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Racism in UK football

The England team’s decision to “take the knee” at the start of games as a statement against racism set off a blacklash from socially conservative fans and at times debates racism, social change and their relationship to sports over overtook discussions of the sports themselves. Following Italy’s win of the tournament was the discourse around these issues productive enough to tackle social issues such as racism. Has the Euro 2020 marked a turning point for racism in UK football?

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