England Hit With Multiple Charges By UEFA After Wembley Fan Clashes | Football News
European football body, UEFA on Tuesday charged England on four different offences relating to fans’ misbehaviour during Euro 2020 final clash between England and Italy. Italy ended England’s dream to win the Euro 2020 here at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday (local time). Azzurri defeated England 3-2 on penalties after the normal 90-minute action had finished at 1-1 and even extra time was not able to break the deadlock. Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka all missed the chance to net goals in the penalty shootouts.
The English players were then abused on social media.
Before the match at Wembley, fans engaged in brawls and some also tried to enter Wembley Stadium without tickets. After the match, a scuffle also broke out between the supporters inside and around the stadium.
“Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA EURO 2020 final match between the national teams of Italy and England (1-1, Italy won 3-2 on penalties), played on July 11 at Wembley Stadium, London,” UEFA said in a statement.
The charges are as follows:
