Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Group E - Spain v Sweden - La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - June 14, 2021 Sweden's Marcus Berg reacts Pool via REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Sweden striker Marcus Berg was subjected to abuse on social media after missing an open goal in his side's scoreless draw with Spain at Euro 2020 on Monday, prompting his team mates to publicly back him.
Many abusive comments were posted below pictures on the 34-year-old's Instagram account after he skied a second-half shot over the bar with the goal at his mercy before being substituted along with Alexander Isak who set up the chance.
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