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By Jason Hall
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England s Football Association condemned online racism directed at three Black players following the national team s penalty shootout loss to Italy in the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 Final on Sunday (July 11).
Italy won the shootout, 3-2, with England s
Marcus Rashford,
Jadon Sancho and
Bukayo Saka, who are all Black, missing kicks after the teams drew 1-1 in regulation and extra time. The FA strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and is appalled by the online racism that has been aimed at some of our England players on social media, an England FA statement obtained by We could not be clearer that anyone behind such disgusting behaviour is not welcome in following the team. We will do all we can to support the players affected while urging the toughest punishments possible for anyone responsible.
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English forward Marcus Rashford released a powerful statement Monday following his disappointing finish at Euro 2020:
Marcus Rashford MBE @MarcusRashford
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Rashford was subbed onto pitch in the 120th minute of the Euro 2020 final against Italy with the score tied 1-1, effectively only coming on for penalty kicks. The Manchester United player then missed his attempt while hitting only the left post.
Italy went on to win the title with a 3-2 shootout victory. A penalty was all I d been asked to contribute for the team. I can score penalties in my sleep so why not that one? Rashford said in his post. .All I can say is sorry. I wish it had gone differently.
승부차기 실축한 비백인 선수 세명 향해 원숭이 이모티콘에 “네 나라로 돌아가라” 트위터, 24시간 동안 게시물 1천개 삭제
11일 영국 런던 웸블리 스타디움에서 열린 유로2020 결승전 승부차기에서 잉글랜팀 마지막 키커로 나선 부카요 사카가 실축한 뒤 동료들의 위로를 받고 있다. 런던/AFP 연합뉴스 유로 2020 결승전에서 승부차기를 실축한 3명의 잉글랜드 선수들에게 인종차별적 비난이 쏟아지고 있다. 이들의 실축으로 패배해 우승 기회를 날렸다는 것인데, 감독과 동료, 총리 등이 인종차별적 비난을 비판하고 나섰다. 12일(현지시각) (BBC)와 통신 등 보도를 보면, 잉글랜드 축구 대표팀 마커스 래쉬포드와 제이든 산초, 부카요 사카의 소셜미디어는 팬들이 남긴 인종차별적 비난과 욕설로 채워졌다. 전날 런던 웸블리 스타디움에서 열린 유로