Eleven people have been arrested so far as a result of a hate crime investigation into racist comments directed at a number of black England players after the Euro 2020 final, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said on Thursday. Nine men and one woman, aged between 18 and 63, were arrested on suspicion of…
Britain, EU Must Use Caution in New Online Rules: UN
GENEVA—Britain and other countries drawing up legislation to regulate online content—including racist abuse—must avoid overly broad definitions and over-reliance on algorithms that might curb free speech, United Nations officials warned on Wednesday. Some 40 new laws on social media have been adopted worldwide in the last two years, including Vietnam’s 2019 cybersecurity law, in which…
Police To Investigate Racial Abuse of England Players After Euro 2020 Loss
New Scotland Yard said it will investigate after three players from the England football team received racial abuse online. England lost the European Championship to Italy on Sunday in a penalty shootout, disappointing fans hoping to celebrate the team’s first international trophy since the 1966 World Cup. Three black players, Jadon Sancho, Bukayo Saka, and Marcus Rashford…
One Dead, Several Injured During Italy Euro 2020 Celebrations
ROME—One person died and several were injured during sometimes wild celebrations in Italy after its soccer team’s triumph over England in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. A 22-year-old man died in a car crash in Caltagirone, in Sicily, as he was rushing to the town center to join victory festivities, police said. In the financial capital…
‘A Horrible Way To End It’: England Fans Despair After Crushing Penalties Loss
Fans embraced, collapsed, and cried as England’s Euro 2020 dreams came to a crushing end on penalties. Supporters across the country who had cheered and agonised through the 90 minutes and extra time were distraught after Italy claimed victory. In Trafalgar Square some fans began singing the national anthem, cheering the Three Lions’ accomplishments despite…
Italy Wins Euro 2020, Beats England in Penalty Shootout
LONDON—Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete. England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it just had to be because of a penalty shootout. Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3–2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1–1 after extra time at Wembley Stadium, which…
Police Warn England Fans to Celebrate ‘Within the Law’ or Face Action
Police will have to intervene if the behaviour of England fans goes “beyond what would be reasonable” on Sunday, a senior officer has warned. Large crowds of supporters are set to amass in London over the weekend as the Three Lions look to make history in the Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley. The…
Johnson Tight-Lipped Over Emergency Bank Holiday If England Win Euros
Boris Johnson has refused to rule out the prospect of an emergency bank holiday should England win Euro 2020 on Sunday. The Prime Minister has come under pressure to consider a one-off day off in the event of the Three Lions winning the tournament after defeating Denmark 2–1 at Wembley on Wednesday night. Asked during…
PM Urges England to ‘Bring It Home’ After They Reach Euro 2020 Final
Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed a “fantastic performance” from England as he urged the Three Lions to “bring it home” after they booked their place in the final of Euro 2020. Harry Kane’s extra-time winner at Wembley secured a 2–1 victory over Denmark for Gareth Southgate’s team, sending England into their first major final since…
Spain, Italy Take Unbeaten Runs Into Euro 2020 Semifinals
LONDON—Luis Enrique thought for a couple of seconds, looked straight back at the questioner, and gave the curtest of replies. “No,” said the Spain coach, with the blankest of looks on his face, after being asked if he had seen a better team than his at the European Championship. An answer out of blind loyalty?…
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