Prince William Condemns Racist Abuse Of England’s Black Soccer Players Following Euro 2020 Loss
Prince William is speaking out against “racist abuse” being hurled at black English soccer players following England’s loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 game on Sunday
“I am sickened by the racist abuse aimed at England players after last night’s match,” he said on Twitter. “It is totally unacceptable that players have to endure this abhorrent behaviour. It YT must stop now and all those involved should be held accountable.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 11: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and President of the Football Association during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England at Wembley Stadium on July 11, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
The horrific racial abuse came after three players missed penalties which resulted in a win for Italy. Following the results the players received abuse online and graffiti was plastered all over the country.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 12: Bin bags cover offensive graffiti on the vandalised mural of Manchester United striker and England player Marcus Rashford on the wall of a cafe on Copson Street, Withington on July 12, 2021 in Manchester, England. Rashford and other Black players on England’s national football team have been the target of racist abuse, largely on social media, after the team’s loss to Italy in the UEFA European Football Championship last night. England manager Gareth Southgate, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and the Football Association have issued statements condemning the abuse. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also condemned the abuse,
“This England team deserve to be lauded as heroes, not racially abused on social media. Those responsible for this appalling abuse should be ashamed of themselves.”
