A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Stand up to Racism slam far-right protests
England's Mason Mount (left) and Declan Rice take the knee before the UEFA Euro 2020 Group D match at Wembley Stadium, London
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
A STATEMENT signed by former footballers, MPs and union general secretary’s condemned the planned far-right protest that took place prior to England’s win today at Wembley Stadium.
A minority of England fans gathered outside the stadium before kick-off with flags that read “Don’t kneel for Marxism,” as a woman told others to “boo like crazy” when players knelt to raise awareness of ongoing racial inequality in Britain.
There were a smattering of boos as players made the anti-racism gesture, though they were drowned out by cheers and applause.
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