FA disgusted by racism after lost European Championship final, Prince William and Prime Minister Johnson also angry European Football Championship

sport">Three black England national team players, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, missed a penalty shoot-out, after which racist comments about the players appeared on social media.

sport">“The FA strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and is appalled at the online racism targeting some of England’s players,” the statement said. “We could not say more clearly that anyone displaying this kind of disgusting behavior is not welcome to follow the team. We will do everything we can to support the players affected by this, while pushing for the harshest possible punishment for all those responsible.”

sport">The England national team itself has also responded via Twitter. “We are disgusted that some of our squad – who have given everything to wear this shirt this summer – have been subjected to online discrimination after tonight’s game. We stand behind all our players,” the statement said.

Prince William ‘sick’ of online racism

sport">Prince William has reacted strongly to the racism. The Duke of Cambridge is sick of it, he writes in a short message on Twitter.

sport">“I am sickened by the racist insults against the English players after last night’s game. It is completely unacceptable that players have to endure this kind of horrendous behavior. It must stop now and everyone involved must be held accountable,” William wrote.

Also misunderstanding by Prime Minister Johnson

sport">British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also rejects racism against the players of the England team. “The England squad’s players deserve to be treated like heroes and should not be racialized on social media,” Johnson said on Twitter. “The people who are doing this should be ashamed of themselves.”

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