
Soccer Jul 15, 2021
Current and former players have accused the government of hypocrisy and of fomenting hatred in the wake of England's Euro 2020 loss.
Current and former players have accused the government of hypocrisy and of fomenting hatred in the wake of England's Euro 2020 loss.
The comments have prompted a police investigation and wide condemnation, although critics accused some politicians of hypocrisy.
England's Football Association condemns racist abuse of players after final
“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 team tweeted.
More penalty heartbreak for England as Italy crowned European champions after winning shootout 3-2.
The match marked the end of a journey which started when midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a heart attack on the field and later saw the team make a thrilling run to the semifinals.
Italy reaches Euro final to continue comeback from World Cup failure
Players and coaches poured onto the pitch after Jorginho's kick booked their place in Sunday's final against either England or Denmark.
Rampant England fires warning as Euro 2020 dream heads back home
Having successfully negotiated a trip to Rome with a flourish, Gareth Southgate's team will have the support of 60,000 fans at Wembley when it takes on Denmark on Wednesday.
Raheem Sterling silencing critics as England soars at Euro 2020
Sterling represents a fearlessness and social conscience that have made Gareth Southgate's side respected on and off the field.
Late Artem Dovbyk winner sends Ukraine into first Euro quarterfinals
Sweden looked resigned to taking the game to penalties — but Dovbyk had other ideas, scoring in the 12st minute to send Ukraine into uncharted territory.
Gareth Southgate urges England to seize golden chance at Euros
"It didn't really need me to say it but when we got in the dressing room, we were talking about Saturday already," Southgate said after his side's historic win over Germany on Tuesday.
Complacent France pays price for lacking team factor
"The best team deserves to go to the next round and tonight that is the Swiss," said former France midfielder Patrick Vieira after a night to forget for Les Bleus.
Switzerland beats France on penalties to reach Euro 2020 quarters
"We showed courage, heart, we left everything out there. When you come back from two goals down against the world champions it is just unbelievable," said Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer.