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Asset managers slam ‘disgusting’ racism after England’s Euro 2020 loss

‘I’m angry. I think the events of last night really really resonated with me’

Bukayo Saka is consoled by coach Gareth Southgate. After their penalty misses during the Euro 2020 final, Saka and other Black players suffered racist abuse online.
Bukayo Saka is consoled by coach Gareth Southgate. After their penalty misses during the Euro 2020 final, Saka and other Black players suffered racist abuse online. Photo: Getty Images/Laurence Griffiths

Leading diversity campaigners in the asset management sector have hit out at the racist abuse received by Black England football players in the wake of the team’s loss in the Euro 2020 final.

Wellington Management’s Saskia Bennett said she was “appalled and disgusted” by fans’ behaviour after the game against Italy, which saw England lose on penalties.

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