The British prime minister is under fire for failing to condemn crowds who booed when England’s soccer players took a knee during the European Championship.
Tag: Soccer
England’s Bukayo Saka Urges Facebook and Twitter to Crack Down on Abuse
After facing a torrent of racist abuse online, Bukayo Saka said he didn’t want anyone to deal with such “hateful and hurtful messages.”
Mural of Marcus Rashford Defaced by Racist Graffiti Is Fixed With Messages of Love
A mural of the English star Marcus Rashford, marred by racist slurs after England lost the European soccer championship to Italy, was soon covered in messages of support from fans.
After Defeat, England’s Black Soccer Players Face a Racist Outburst
The social media bigotry, directed at three players who missed penalty kicks in the Euro 2020 final, was condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and most everyone else.
Italy’s Victory at Euro 2020 Echoes a Broader Resurgence
The national team beat England in the final of the European Championship soccer tournament, and the country wildly celebrated a win that seemed to symbolize renewal after adversity.
Italy’s Victory at Euro 2020 Echoes a Broader Resurgence
The national team beat England in the final of the European Championship soccer tournament, and the country wildly celebrated a win that seemed to symbolize renewal after adversity.
Italy Holds Its Breath as Its National Soccer Team Prepares to Face England
A small soccer museum in Florence tells the story of the Italian national team, and the fans’ hopes for the Euro 2021 final match.
Italy Holds Its Breath as Its National Soccer Team Prepares to Face England
A small soccer museum in Florence tells the story of the Italian national team, and the fans’ hopes for the Euro 2021 final match.
England Celebrates as It Reaches the Euro 2020 Final
After 55 years of unsuccessful attempts to reach the final of a major soccer tournament, and after months of sorrow brought by the coronavirus pandemic, England tastes victory.
Steeped in Soccer Heartbreak, England Holds Its Breath
Raised on 55 years of disappointment, English fans are daring to hope this might be their year for a major championship.