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England s footballers lost the Euro 2020 final. But they might yet win the culture war
Posted: Jul 17, 2021 12:31 AM
Updated: Jul 17, 2021 12:31 AM
Posted By: By Sana Noor Haq, CNN
This year s Euro 2020 tournament has become a national talking point in the UK but not just about football.
Before England lost the final to Italy in a penalty shootout, London s Wembley Stadium had hosted seven Euro 2020 matches, an advantage that helped convince English fans football s coming home, referencing the chorus to the Three Lions song, written when England hosted the European Championships in 1996.
Both before and during the tournament, England s players took the knee before each game s kick-off, an act Gareth Southgate s team repeatedly said showed their support of anti-racism.