What should have been a dream moment for two Israeli Coldplay fans turned uncomfortable when they faced boos at Wembley Stadium, with frontman Chris Martin feeling compelled to defend their presence to a crowd of 90,000.

Avia and Yael were invited on stage during the band’s performance when Martin asked where they were from.

Their honest answer prompted a mixed reaction from the packed stadium — some applause, but notably more boos and groans that created an audibly hostile atmosphere around the two young women.