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Post by Admin on Jul 16, 2021 20:55:47 GMT
Italy won the Euro 2020 by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The defeat however didn’t do down well with English fans who attacked fans of Italy after the match ended. Reports of racial abuse and physical violence against Italian fans by English fans also emerged. Not just supporters of team Italy, England team’s mixed race players were also subject to racial abuse. Prime Minister Boris Johnson & FA condemned the violence & racial abuse against the England players. Watch the full video for more details. Italy beat England on penalties in the Euro 2020 final to be crowned champions on Sunday night. However, the thrilling finale was overshadowed by scenes of violent disorder ahead of the historic game in London and racist abuse on social media against some England players following the team's defeat. "Small number" of fans barged their way into Wembley Stadium ahead of the final, London police said. Numerous videos emerged online of security staff seen "rugby tackling people to the ground" both inside and outside the venue. London's Metropolitan Police said it made 49 arrests, and that 19 officers were injured while managing the final.
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Post by Admin on Jul 16, 2021 22:47:17 GMT
Five people have been arrested after England footballers were racially abused online following their Euro 2020 final defeat.
Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were targeted after they missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final.
Chief Constable Mark Roberts said the abuse was "utterly vile".
"If we identify that you are behind this crime, we will track you down and you will face the serious consequences of your shameful actions," he said.
Police said "a torrent of racist comments aimed at some of the team's black players" appeared on social media platforms on Sunday, after England lost on penalties to Italy in the final at Wembley.
The UK Football Policing Unit said its team was working through "a significant number of reports of racist abuse".
The latest arrest was made by Cheshire Police, who have arrested a 42-year-old man from Runcorn on suspicion of displaying threatening, abusive or insulting written material that is likely to stir up racial hatred.
The force said he was arrested as part of an investigation into a racist social media message, which was posted after the Euro 2020 final.
The man has been released under investigation pending further inquiries.
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