Widespread condemnation of racist abuse after Euros final

Messages of support cover offensive wording on the mural of Manchester United striker and England player Marcus Rashford

Messages of support cover offensive wording on the mural of Manchester United striker and England player Marcus Rashford Source: AAP

There's been widespread condemnation of racial abuse targeting three England players, following the team's penalty shootout loss to Italy in the European Championship final.


British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned racist abuse towards England football team players following their defeat in the European Championship final.

London's Metropolitan Police are investigating offensive social media posts directed at three Black players - Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka - who missed penalties in England's shootout loss to Italy.


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