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There should be no England fans at final IMO

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LaserPointer · 08/07/2021 20:59

I cannot believe there is not more disgust at the actions of one (or more) English fan(s).

Aside from trying to cheat way to an England victory by distracting the goalkeeper during a penalty, lasers are phenomenally dangerous to eyes. The goalkeeper could have retinal damage.

I think a “lesser” nation would have been kicked out, but England won’t. But in my view the fans should be banned - there has to be consequences for criminal actions. Otherwise it will happen again.

Suspect I’ll be in the minority but it’s frankly embarrassing we have fans who do this.

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jasjas1973 · 11/07/2021 21:58

Perhaps if English fans can't behave, they should be banned from international competition?

Judging by the videos, this isn't a tiny minority.

LaserPointer · 11/07/2021 23:15

As I said, I wanted England to win. I am very unhappy they have not - not least as I have two very upset (English) children.

I am particularly gutted for Marcus Rashford as I think he an absolute legend and I dread to think of the racist abuse that is now going to come his way.

But the England team should be incredibly proud and as horrible as tonight and the next while will feel, the experience tonight will make them a far stronger team at the World Cup next year.

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EmeraldShamrock · 11/07/2021 23:20

I am particularly gutted for Marcus Rashford as I think he an absolute legend and I dread to think of the racist abuse that is now going to come his way. Yep. It already started on Twitter shameful disgusting attitudes.
I'm devastated for those 3 especially Saka, that was emotional.

The4thForm · 11/07/2021 23:31

Italy were that little bit better tonight. So much pressure on our young players :(

We should be proud of them. Again appalling fan behaviour, though I’m used to it.

notimagain · 11/07/2021 23:32

@jasjas1973

Perhaps if English fans can't behave, they should be banned from international competition?

Judging by the videos, this isn't a tiny minority.

“Judging by the videos” is the problem here.

I attended one of the matches and leaving the ground saw how one of the major Tv networks very much encouraged a small bunch of England fans to behave in the manner many here seem to expect …rest of us walked on by but next AM on breakfast time news the noisy group were front and Centre, no sign of the several hundreds England and other fans walking past the group being filmed thing WTF…

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