Liam Gallagher, Dua Lipa and Anne-Marie among celebrities to support Saka amid racist abuse
Liam Gallagher, Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa are among the celebrities to voice their support for Bukayo Saka amid racist abuse following the Euro final.
After an early goal from Luke Shaw, the England team had their Euros hopes dashed last night (11 July) after an Italy equaliser in the second half led to extra time and penalties.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Saka missed their penalties, leading to an Italy win at Wembley.
In the wake of the match, Rashford, Sancho and Saka have received torrents of racist abuse from some England fans. Saka – who missed the fifth and decisive penalty – has been especially targeted.
Gallagher was among the stars to support the 19-year-old Arsenal player, writing on Twitter: “Love saka”. He followed it up with another post, reading: “It’s all good Bruv I love you kid we go and smash the World Cup.”
Singer Mahalia also took to Twitter to share her support for the players. “Saka, Sancho, Rashford. The hatred I’m seeing on social media right now is disgraceful. Heads up, kings. We love you.”
“Alarm” singer Anne-Marie added: “Rashford, Saka and Sancho WE LOVE YOU. Heads up. You are so brilliant.”
Comedian Mo Gilligan wrote: “Also don’t forget when Saka got picked to be in the squad a lot of people didn’t agree with Soutgates [sic] selection. The boy really done good & at the bright old age of just 19. We love you Saka.”
Love saka
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 11, 2021
It’s all good Bruv I love you kid we go and smash the World Cup
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 11, 2021
Rashford, Saka and Sancho WE LOVE YOU. Heads up. You are so brilliant. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
— 🌺ANNE-MARIE🌺 (@AnneMarie) July 11, 2021
Good Night. X
Love all those England lads from Rashford to Kane and especially Saka! Everyone one of you have done us proud! Hold your heads high lads. #eng @ Newcastle upon Tyne https://t.co/mIAOVboWzR— Kenny Doughty (@kennydoughty) July 12, 2021
“I’m devastated as every England fan is BUT I’m so proud of these boys,” wrote Vera actor Kenny Doughty. “Saka hold your head high.”
Alongside a picture of Saka, Dua Lipa wrote on an Instagram story: “All the boys made us so proud!!!!! Well done on such a great game!”
Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan said: “I admire every player who steps up & shows the balls to take a penalty in a game that important. Especially when they’re just 19, 21 & 23. Proud of you.”
Saka, Sancho, Rashford. ❤️ the hatred I’m seeing on social media right now is disgraceful. Heads up, kings. We love you pic.twitter.com/3LE7alqWHt
— mahalia (@mahalia) July 11, 2021
I admire every player who steps up & shows the balls to take a penalty in a game that important. Especially when they’re just 19, 21 & 23. Proud of you @BukayoSaka87 @Sanchooo10 @MarcusRashford- you missed, and we lost, but you’ve all got guts. pic.twitter.com/YOBP4bmpBd
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 11, 2021
So proud of the England players. This isn’t the time to bring them down. This isn’t the time to be racist or single anyone out. England did so well this tournament and I’m really looking forward to how they do in the World Cup.
— LORD KSI (@KSI) July 11, 2021
British YouTuber and rapper KSI added: “So proud of the England players. This isn’t the time to bring them down.
“This isn’t the time to be racist or single anyone out. England did so well this tournament and I’m really looking forward to how they do in the World Cup.”
While Priti Patel condemned the racist abuse against the players earlier this morning (12 July), many people were quick to accuse the the home secretary of hypocrisy given that she had previously criticised the England football players for taking the knee in protest of racism.
You played your part, stoking the flames when they were taking a knee. You’re a disgrace to British Asians.
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) July 12, 2021
Defend Saka, Rashford, and Sancho at all costs. Report and block hate/abuse. Flood their socials with positivity. Call out tomorrow’s rags if they dare pin anything on 3 young English lads who stepped up for our country.
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) July 11, 2021
Last month, Patel – who previously described the Black Lives Matter protests as “dreadful” – said that fans had the right to boo the players at matches for making the political statement.
In a separate post, Kohli added: “Defend Saka, Rashford and Sancho at all costs. Report and block hate/abuse. Flood their socials with positivity. Call out tomorrow’s rags if they dare pin anything on 3 young English lads who stepped up for our country.”
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