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The Weekend Read: Martin McKenzie-Murray on the ugly side of football fandom ahead of Euro 2024
May 25, 2024
Journalist Martin McKenzie-Murray discusses the dark side of football fandom ahead of Euro 2024, reflecting on the violent and chaotic scenes from the previous Euros. He explores the turbulent lead-up to the Euro final, including issues of hooliganism, racism, and disorder at football matches, sparking national debates and documentaries.
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- The legacy of Euro 2020 includes violent hooliganism leading to a national debate and a documentary.
- England's Euro 2020 final witnessed chaos, fan violence, racist taunts, and subsequent online abuse of players.
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Historical Curiosities of the 2020 Euros
The Euro 2020 tournament, played in 2021 due to COVID-19 delays, featured 11 host cities across Europe. England, hosting Wembley for the semis and final, made its first Euro final appearance since 1966. The event coincided with England's emergence from lockdowns, building high national anticipation.
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