England penalty-takers hit by 'disgusting' racist abuse

[Klaralven]

England's Football Association said it was "appalled" and "disgusted" after racist trolls targeted Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

All three players missed from the spot as Italy clinched the penalty shoot-out 3-2 after the tense final finished at 1-1 after extra time.

"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," the England FA tweeted.

"We stand with our players."

A separate statement said: "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.

"We could not be clearer that anyone behind such disgusting behaviour is not welcome in following the team."

London's Metropolitan Police said it was investigating the "offensive and racist" posts.

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210712-england-penalty-takers-hit-by-disgusting-racist-abuse

[HipChick]

1. A black man was stabbed and thrown into the River Thames..

Another black man was thrown onto train tracks..

This was Saka's first ever penalty kick...

Need an explanation from Southgate as to why he selected the most inexperienced players for penalty kicks....unless to be scapegoats..

[mcar]

2. I don't understand why they'd pick a 19 YO kid to take that last kick

These acts are appalling.

[malaise]

4. I told friends what to expect after the match

Sickening

[WhiskeyGrinder]

3. Gosh who would have ever thought