England's footballers lost the Euro 2020 final. But they might yet win the culture war
Posted: Jul 17, 2021 12:31 AM
Updated: Jul 17, 2021 12:31 AM
Posted By: By Sana Noor Haq, CNN
This year's Euro 2020 tournament has become a national talking point in the UK -- but not just about football.
Before England lost the final to Italy in a penalty shootout, London's Wembley Stadium had hosted seven Euro 2020 matches, an advantage that helped convince English fans "football's coming home," referencing the chorus to the "Three Lions" song, written when England hosted the European Championships in 1996.
Both before and during the tournament, England's players took the knee before each game's kick-off, an act Gareth Southgate's team repeatedly said showed their support of anti-racism.