Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
Bukayo Saka hits out at social media platforms
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were also targeted after missing from the spot.
Jul 15, 16:45
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Five people arrested in connection with online abuse directed at England players
Abusive posts were directed at Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka after the Euro 2020 final penalty shoot-out defeat.
Jul 15, 16:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Four people arrested in connection with abuse of England players
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were targeted by trolls.
Jul 15, 10:15
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, May 9 2021
Preview:Rangers vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Rangers and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 15, 07:36
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho pictured on April 21, 2021
Jadon Sancho: "Hate will never win"
The winger was one of three England players to fail to score in the shootout.
Jul 14, 17:23
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier League supports extending football banning orders to cover online abuse
Banning orders range in length from three to 10 years.
Jul 14, 15:39
Boris Johnson appears at PMQs on December 9, 2020
Boris Johnson: 'Football banning orders to include online racist abuse'
A petition to permanently ban those who have carried out racist abuse, online or offline, has passed a million signatures in just two days.
Jul 14, 12:52
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Portsmouth investigate alleged racism in England chat
There has been widespread condemnation of racist tweets posted about Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka in recent days.
Jul 14, 10:40
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
Mikel Arteta throws support behind Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka, 19, was targeted on social media after missing his penalty in the shootout at Wembley against Italy.
Jul 14, 07:20
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Government ministers accused of "dog whistle comments" amid racism storm
Home Secretary Priti Patel was accused by England defender Tyrone Mings of 'stoking the fire' of racism.
Jul 13, 14:45
Big Harry Maguire celebrates England's victory over the Ukraine on July 3, 2021
Five England players who starred at Euro 2020
Harry Maguire went into the tournament with an ankle injury and finished it by cementing his status as one of the world's best central defenders.
Jul 13, 12:11
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings hits out at Priti Patel for 'pretending to be disgusted' over abuse
The Home Secretary suggested at the start of Euro 2020 that fans had a right to boo England players taking the knee.
Jul 12, 21:14
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford gets treatment for an injury on March 7, 2021
Marcus Rashford apologises for penalty miss in Euro 2020 final
The England forward has been racially abused on social media since the Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy on Sunday.
Jul 12, 21:13
Harry Kane celebrates scoring the winner for England on July 7, 2021
Harry Kane: 'If you abuse our players, we do not want you'
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were all subjected to abusive posts in the wake of their missed penalties in the shoot-out.
Jul 12, 18:37
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Ben Stokes lauds "phenomenal" England manager Gareth Southgate
Following a 1-1 draw against Italy at Wembley on Sunday night, England came unstuck in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.
Jul 12, 17:50
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Mark Hateley laments racial abuse as a "sad indictment" of humanity
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were subjected to racist abuse on social media after missing penalties on Sunday night.
Jul 12, 15:49
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament - Ronaldo, Sterling, Pogba
Sports Mole selects its team of the tournament from Euro 2020, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Raheem Sterling and Paul Pogba.
Jul 12, 15:42
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
The numbers behind England's penalty-takers
Analysing the options available to manager Gareth Southgate.
Jul 12, 12:55
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'England's youngsters did an incredible job'
The England manager sees 'a huge number of positives' in his team's Euro 2020 campaign.
Jul 12, 12:29
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate hits out at "unforgivable" racial abuse of England players
The abuse directed at England players has been roundly condemned.
Jul 12, 11:49
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Luke Shaw vows to give "devastated" Bukayo Saka "a big hug"
Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho all missed spot-kicks in the Euro 2020 final shoot-out defeat to Italy.
Jul 12, 11:47
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'I need a break'
The Three Lions suffered shoot-out agony in Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Jul 12, 11:03
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Boris Johnson condemns "appalling" racial abuse towards England players
Arsenal said they would offer their support to Bukayo Saka, and told him to hold his head high.
Jul 12, 08:57
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Jose Mourinho criticises Bukayo Saka penalty decision
The Arsenal forward's penalty was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma to hand Italy victory at Wembley.
Jul 12, 07:44
Italy manager Roberto Mancini on June 16, 2021
Roberto Mancini: 'Italy have done something incredible'
Italy won the European Championship for the first time since 1968.
Jul 12, 07:42
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Jordan Henderson: 'England must use Euros heartbreak as fuel'
The loss means England are still without major silverware since lifting the World Cup in 1966.
Jul 12, 07:40
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate urges England players to "hold their heads high"
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all failed from the spot on Sunday night.
Jul 12, 07:39
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
FA condemns "disgusting" racial abuse of England players
An FA spokesperson said the organisation 'will do all we can to support the players affected'.
Jul 12, 07:36
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Euro 2020 day 31: Gareth Southgate accepts blame for penalty heartbreak
The England manager urged his players to walk away from the loss 'heads held high'.
Jul 12, 07:35
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Italy 1-1 England: Roberto Mancini's side win Euro 2020 on penalties
More shoot-out misery for the Three Lions.
Jul 11, 22:14
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, May 9 2021
Preview:Hibernian vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Hibernian and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 11, 09:09
Benfica defender Nuno Tavares pictured in action in November 2020
Who is Arsenal's new left-back Nuno Tavares?
SportsMole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's first signing of the summer transfer window Nuno Tavares.
Jul 10, 13:53
Jordan Pickford celebrates England's equaliser against Denmark on July 7, 2021
England's player ratings from Euro 2020
Gareth Southgate has led the Three Lions through to Sunday's final.
Jul 10, 09:15
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci pictured on November 4, 2020
Italy's Leonardo Bonucci prepared for "the youngsters versus the veterans"
Veteran defensive duo Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini have more than 200 caps between them.
Jul 9, 15:09
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
How England could line up against Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-​depth look at how England could line up for Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Jul 9, 14:00
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between Italy and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 13:27
England's Harry Kane scores against Denmark at Euro 2020 on July 7, 2021
England 2-1 Denmark: Harry Kane sends Three Lions into Euro 2020 final
Harry Kane's extra-time winner secured a place in the Euro 2020 final.
Jul 7, 21:50
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
Bukayo Saka given the nod as England face Denmark
Arsenal man returned to the line-up at Wembley.
Jul 7, 18:41
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
England boast fully-fit squad before Denmark semi-final
Gareth Southgate's side take on Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.
Jul 6, 11:19
Martin Odegaard in action for Arsenal on February 14, 2021
Three possible alternatives to Martin Odegaard for Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at three creative players Arsenal could target as alternatives to Martin Odegaard, who is set to stay at Real Madrid.
Jul 6, 10:24
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