PM Johnson condemns racist abuse


LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned racist abuse on social media aimed at England players after their narrow defeat in the Euro 2020 final.

Police said they would also investigate the comments made towards Black England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, who missed spot-kicks in a penalty shootout with Italy following a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

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