Italy VS England
The soccer match between Italy and England happened on July 12th 2020. England's loss led to many racist abuse of players who missed the penalties which led to the loss of penalty shootout. Three England players, who missed penalty kicks against Italy in the Euro 2020 final, were subjected to racial abuse online. The English Football Association has issued a statement condemning the language used against the players. The teams drew the game 1-1 after extra time and Italy went on to win the shootout 3-2. In its official statement, the FA said it was ‘appalled’ by the abuse of three players. The team had taken a knee before the beginning of the games at the European championship to extend its support for an end to racial inequality. It further stated that the young and multi-ethnic English squad has won the hearts of the fans before failing to win the title on Sunday. “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,” the statement said.
A statement from the England team has also been released condemning the abuse directed at its players on social media.We’re disgusted that some of our squad – who have given everything for the shirt this summer – have been subjected to discriminatory abuse online after tonight’s game. 19-year-old Bukayo Saka missed the penalty that gave Italy the edge, denying England its first international trophy since the 1966 World Cup. With Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho also missing, it was the third straight failure from the penalty spot in the shootout for the Three Lions. England coach Gareth Southgate also received a lot of flak for bringing in Rashford and Sancho off the bench to take penalties in the shootout ahead of Raheem Sterling.
“They were the best takers we had left on the pitch. We win and lose together,” said Southgate. The racist attacks the likes of which have long plaque European soccer prompting England's top league to participate in a weekend social media blackout earlier this year — drew immediate condemnation from leaders including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince William, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, who is president of England’s Football Association.
“To those who have been directing racist abuse at some of the players, I say, ‘Shame on you, and I hope you will crawl back under the rock from which you emerged,’” Mr. Johnson said at a news conference at 10 Downing Street. “This entire team played like heroes.”
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