Brands Speak Out Against Racist Abuse of UK Soccer Players

Three England team members have faced an onslaught of online hate after the Uefa Euro 2020 final

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After England reached their first major soccer final in 55 years at Uefa Euro 2020, narrowly losing against Italy, the excitement of the tournament has been overshadowed by racist abuse directed at three key players. 

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were targeted on social media after each of them missed penalties in the final shoot-out of the game. Since then, many leading U.K. figures and two major brands have spoken out against the abuse.

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