British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned the racist abuse directed at three Black England gamers who missed penalties within the group’s shootout defeat to Italy within the last of the European Championships.
Johnson tweeted that “those responsible for this horrific abuse should be ashamed of themselves.”
This England group just isn’t racially abused on social media, however deserves reward as a hero.
Those liable for this horrific abuse needs to be ashamed of themselves.
— boris johnson (@BorisJohnson) 12 July 2021
Marcus Rashford hit a penalty put up and spot kicks from Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho have been saved by the Italian goalkeeper on Sunday evening. Italy received the shootout 3–2 after a match that ended 1–1 after further time.
The 19-year-old Saka missed the decisive penalty that gave Italy the title and denied England their first main worldwide soccer trophy because the 1966 World Cup.
All three gamers instantly began receiving racist abuses on social media.
it was a heartbreaking consequence to the tip #euro2020 But Gareth Southgate and his @England Squad performed like heroes. He has made the nation proud and deserves nice credit score
— boris johnson (@BorisJohnson) 11 July 2021
The Football Association of England issued a press release saying it was “shocked” by the “disgusting behaviour”.
London Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse and mentioned it will examine “offensive and racist” social media posts.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan referred to as on social media corporations to do extra to nab criminals.
“There is no place for racism in football or anywhere else,” he wrote in a Twitter put up. “Those responsible for the hateful online abuse we see must be held accountable – and social media companies need to act immediately to address and stop this hate.”
This group has already created historical past and raised the spirits of the nation. Tonight they may even raise the trophy.
Greetings from all around the nation @England And convey it residence! 🏴
— boris johnson (@BorisJohnson) 11 July 2021
Racist abuse directed at gamers was first reported on the match.
Following a authorized criticism by a number of anti-racism teams, the Paris prosecutor’s workplace launched an investigation into racist tweets after France misplaced on penalties to Switzerland within the Round of 16.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
