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Euro 2024: “Where are the racists now?” — Rio Ferdinand blasts

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5 months ago

July 7, 2024

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is a man who takes his football seriously and wouldn’t hesitate to speak out when the joy in the game is being threatened.

After the Euro 2024 quarter-final tie between England and Switzerland, the former England international was quick to take on the hypocrites who had taken to bullying black players in the Three Lions squad such as the likes of Bukayo Saka.

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Saka ever since the last Euros in 2021, has been one of the faces plastered on front pages of the English media and social media each time results turn negative for the Three Lions.

However, after the Arsenal star turned up for England against Switzerland to potentially win them the quarter final tie, Rio Ferdinand was quick to attack the racists media and trolls on the internet.

Via a social media post on his X account, Rio Ferdinand plainly put forward:

Euro 2024: "Where are the racists now?" -- Rio Ferdinand blasts

“Where are the racists now????P Probablystill celebrating!!!!”

The former Manchester United defender prior to the games has been a staunch supporter of the Arsenal star, and right after the win against Switzerland, did not fail to praise Saka’s efforts, writing on his Twitter page:

“I would go as far as to say that Bukayo is the most important England player.” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I love you bro! ❤️”

Another social media personality also connected to Manchester United who also backed Saka is YouTuber, Mark Goldbridge.

Mark Goldbridge who never shies from criticizing England when they turn up with bad performances wrote via his Twitter handle, expressing his admiration for Saka’s mentality:

“Saka is an inspiration. Elite mentality & hard work on and off the pitch. Look at how Sancho & Rashford careers went after missing in that final. It ain’t easy to have that level of perseverance.”