Article 5M7XX Four arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Four arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

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Tobi Thomas
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Police warn other alleged offenders will be tracked down for targeting black players after Euro 2020 final

Police have arrested four people over alleged racist abuse directed at England football players online, while warning other perpetrators that they will be tracked down.

After England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy on Sunday, three black players - Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka - were targeted with racist abuse after missing penalties during the match.

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