A new Netflix documentary chronicles how fan frenzy over the Euro 2020 Final resulted in thousands of people storming Wembley Stadium.
matchup between England and Italy set to kick off later that night. What transpired over the next 10-plus hours would make the day memorable, and not just for England's loss in a heartbreaking penalty shootout.
"Shocking and unprecedented levels of criminal and anti-social behavior were evident from very early in the day, which caught all agencies off guard and meant the police deployment arrived too late,"The documentary features first-hand testimony from a variety of people who were at Wembley that day, including a fan who successfully forced his way into the stadium, security staff, and innocent attendees caught in the fray.
Those attempting to sneak into the stadium trailed ticket-holders through barriers, hurdled over turnstiles, and barreled through security guards and police. All in all, around 2,000 people forced their way into Wembley—400 of whom were ejected by staff—while 19 police officers were injured, and 86 people were arrested throughout London for disorder related to the game.
The documentary emphasizes the role of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the psyche of young fans."I'm not ashamed of what I've done," says one England supporter who successfully broke into the stadium."In 2020, we was all locked away in our homes, couldn't go anywhere, could only go outside for a little bit of exercise. And the whole time when we're doing that, the leaders of our country are out here, partying.
The film also delves into the aftermath of the England's loss, exposing the racist abuse that was directed at England's three players of color, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and, who missed their penalty shots."I can take critique of my performance all day long," Rashford said in a statement shared on social media the day after the match."But I will never apologize for who I am and where I came from.
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