Knowlton’s decision will be well received by frustrated fans who did not believe he properly supported football.

Gabrielle Nascimento, 27, was euphoric when her boyfriend Tiago Kempinas proposed to her on a romantic hot air balloon trip. However, the day descended into chaos - ending in tragedy.

The viral clip shows the pair embracing in the middle of a street in Los Angeles, just a few steps away from a line of police officers in full riot gear and mounted on horseback.