The leadership of the English Football Association (FA), as well as a wider range of public life in the British Isles, reacted indignantly to the massive wave of racist insults of three dark-skinned football players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka on the Internet after the European Championships final.
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British Prince William and his wife Kate enjoyed a sporting Sunday. After the Wimbledon final, they also watched the culmination of the European Championships at Wembley.
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It was Rashford, Sancho and Saka, who failed in a penalty shootout for the final duel at Wembley, who “played a big part” in the Italians becoming European champions.
“We are terrified of the disgusting behavior of people on social networks. The companies that run them should tidy up these individuals once and for all. We will do everything in our power to support the affected players and at the same time urge the strictest possible penalties for anyone responsible, “the FA said in a statement.
The FA thinks that the British government is the driving force behind legislative changes on the regulation of derogatory expression on social networks. “We will continue to do everything in our power to eliminate discrimination from the game, but we ask the government to act quickly and implement the relevant legislation. This abuse must no longer have consequences in real life, “the FA stated.
The speaker corrected
Although British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that “those responsible for this appalling behavior should be ashamed of themselves”, he is under constant criticism for supporting people who are hiding members of the English team who knelt before the European Championships to protest racial injustice.
Last month, a Johnson spokesman said the prime minister was focusing more on action than gestures. This remark led to a widespread wave of criticism of the Prime Minister. A spokesman for Johnson later corrected the original statement and stated:
“The Prime Minister respects the right of all people to protest peacefully and to express their feelings about injustice. The footballers have his full support. “
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England coach Gareth Southgate also called socialist racism against English officials unforgivable.
“We are building together in the company and this English representation is the beacon of this process. We connect people on the basis of the good results of the national team, and our players do not deserve such reprehensible manifestations of racism. No one deserves them at all, “said Southgate.
Neville put on his prime minister
Another former English representative, Gary Neville, was not surprised to read the headlines of racism against dark-skinned players on the English national team.
“Are we surprised that people react this way when the prime minister of this country said that it is okay for those who are trying to promote equality and fight racism to be booed? Every problem in this country starts at the top of its political pyramid, “Neville said firmly, according to Sky News.
Prince William joined the chorus of condemnation, saying he was already sick of where racism targeting England’s representatives had gone.
“It is absolutely unacceptable for players to have to endure this heinous behavior. It has to stop once again and all participants should be held accountable, “he said on twitter.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on social media companies to take more steps to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. “There is absolutely no place for racism in football or anywhere else. Those responsible for the disgusting online abuse must be held accountable, “Khan wrote on twitter.
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