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July 12, 2021

Racist Trolls Attack England Soccer Team's Black Players After Loss to Italy in Euro 2020
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In sports news, England's Football Association is condemning racist
attacks on social media aimed at Black players on the national team
following their loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final Sunday. England
lost to Italy 3 to 2 during penalty kicks. The English team responded on
Twitter, "We're disgusted that some of our squad - who have given
everything for the shirt this summer - have been subjected to
discriminatory abuse online … We stand with our players."