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Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by fergie001: 6:56pm On Jul 15, 2021
I have stayed away from social media for a few days to spend time with my family and reflect on the last few weeks. This message won’t do it justice how grateful I am for all the love that I have received, and I feel that I need to thank everyone who has supported me.

It was an honour to be part of an @England squad that leads by example, they are brothers for life and I’m grateful for everything that I have learnt from every one of the players and staff who worked so hard. To help that team reach our first final in 55 years, seeing my family in the crowd, knowing what they’ve given up to help me get there, that meant everything to me.

There are no words to tell you how disappointed I was with the result and my penalty. I really believed we would win this for you. I’m sorry that we couldn’t bring it home for you this year, but I promise you that we will give everything we’ve got to make sure this generation knows how it feels to win.

My reaction post match said it all, I was hurting so much and I felt like I’d let you all and my England family down, but I can promise you this.. I will not let that moment or the negativity that I’ve received this week break me.

For those who have campaigned on my behalf and sent me heartfelt letters, wished me and my family well - I’m so thankful. This is what football should be about. Passion, people of all races, genders, religions and backgrounds coming together with one shared joy of the rollercoaster of football.

To the social media platforms @instagram @twitter @facebook I don’t want any child or adult to have to receive the hateful and hurtful messages that me Marcus and Jadon have received this week. I knew instantly the kind of hate that I was about to receive and that is a sad reality that your powerful platforms are not doing enough to stop these messages.

There is no place for racism or hate of any kind in football or in any area of society and to the majority of people coming together to call out the people sending these messages, by taking action and reporting these comments to the police and by driving out the hate by being kind to one another, we will win.

Love always wins.

Bukayo Saka

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Jerryherd: 7:09pm On Jul 15, 2021
When he was banging the net for them he was full blooded British, but the moment he missed he is a black Nigerian

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by fergie001: 7:13pm On Jul 15, 2021
I’ve had a couple of days to reflect on Sunday's final and still feel a mix of emotions. I would like to say sorry to all my teammates, coaching staff and most of all the fans who I let down. This is by far the worst feeling I’ve felt in my career. It’s hard to even put into words the real feeling, but there were so many positives to take away from this tournament though the defeat will hurt for a long time.

My first thought before going into any football match is always “How can I help my team?, how am I going to assist ? how am I going to score ? how am I going to create chances ? And that’s exactly what I wanted to do with that penalty, help the team. I was ready and confident to take it, these are the moment's you dream of as a kid, it is why I play football.

These are the pressured situations you want to be under as a footballer. I’ve scored penalties before at club level, I’ve practiced them countless times for both club and country so I picked my corner but it just wasn’t meant to be this time.
We all had the same ambitions and objectives. We wanted to bring the trophy home.

This has been one of the most enjoyable camps I’ve been part of in my career so far, the togetherness of the team has been unmatched, a real family on and off the pitch.

I’m not going pretend that I didn’t see the racial abuse that me and my brothers Marcus and Bukayo received after the game, but sadly it's nothing new. As a society we need to do better, and hold these people accountable.

Hate will never win. To all the young people who have received similar abuse, hold your heads up high and keep chasing the dream. I am proud of this England team and how we have united the whole nation in what has been a difficult 18 months for so many people. Much as we wanted to win the tournament, we will build and learn from this experience going forward. I want to say a massive thank you for all the positive messages and love and support that far outweighed the negative. It’s been an honour as always representing England and wearing the Three Lions shirt, and I have no doubt we’ll be back even stronger! Stay safe & see you soon ❤️

Jadon Sancho

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Asgard73: 7:15pm On Jul 15, 2021
Racism and tribalism are same ..

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by OJEEMAH(m): 7:26pm On Jul 15, 2021
Twitter blocked Trump and removed Buhari's comment but can't do shit to racial abusers. I think more players and clubs should boycott these platforms.

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Alonso80(m): 7:27pm On Jul 15, 2021
Come back stronger star boy!!! Don’t let these ungrateful white racists get to you! wish you could play for Nigeria �� but Naija get her own challenges!

COYG!!!

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Great100000: 7:29pm On Jul 15, 2021
Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! So so touching.

So sorry Bukayo, even though am a Chelsea fan, but I will wish you, Rashford & Sacho very best of Luck, you guys don't deserve this racism they're doing to you but I know you guys will pass through it.

Learn from it and Rise again.

I am with you guys & say no to Racism

Good Luck Saka.

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by bigtt76(f): 7:36pm On Jul 15, 2021
Sad but why hin sef go miss angry broke my heart that night. I saw them 3 on their way to take the kick and I knew they would miss but couldn't do anything embarassed

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by OJEEMAH(m): 7:42pm On Jul 15, 2021
bigtt76:
Sad but why hin sef go miss angry broke my heart that night. I saw them 3 on their way to take the kick and I knew they would miss but couldn't do anything embarassed
You knew?? Wow! I doff hat for you.....Octopus Bigtt!

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Great100000: 7:50pm On Jul 15, 2021
bigtt76:
Sad but why hin sef go miss angry broke my heart that night. I saw them 3 on their way to take the kick and I knew they would miss but couldn't do anything embarassed
Octopus bigtt76

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by bigtt76(f): 8:15pm On Jul 15, 2021
From their stride to taking the kick it was obvious. The annoying one was Rashford, Sancho was timid while Saka played like he was taking a curve freekick cheesy

OJEEMAH:
You knew?? Wow! I doff hat for you.....Octopus Bigtt!

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by EricSmallz(m): 8:21pm On Jul 15, 2021
Lol.
I wish I was Saka or Sancho or Rashford.
I for dey enjoy life.
Wetin concern me and racism.

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by NwaNimo1(m): 8:22pm On Jul 15, 2021

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by DEMZEE(m): 8:22pm On Jul 15, 2021
Mtscheww racism is not an issue abeg

We have bigger issues to solve in Africa abeg

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by melaniaup: 8:22pm On Jul 15, 2021
Nn

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by baike: 8:23pm On Jul 15, 2021
Saka don't blame Twitter cheesy kiss

Simply accept that you don't know how to pk grin

Rather blame ur arsenal kiss kiss

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by virginboy1(m): 8:23pm On Jul 15, 2021
STAR BOY. smiley

I just admire his humbleness. cool
He is a great Player.

Like for SaKa
Like for Arsenal

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by enyen(m): 8:23pm On Jul 15, 2021
racism is not an issue abeg We have bigger issues to solve in Africa . what is happening South Africa is one
Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Fuckingmallam45(m): 8:25pm On Jul 15, 2021
Saka no get sense, next please

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by insightful01(m): 8:26pm On Jul 15, 2021
So touching....
Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by infogeneral: 8:27pm On Jul 15, 2021
Double standard social media platform like Twitter.
Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Ayo2004: 8:27pm On Jul 15, 2021
Make I just dey earn half of wetin them dey earn
Wetin concine me concine racism,,make Dem shout niggar,monkey all the time,I no mind at all sitting in my crib in Miami or driving my latest range Rover grin

Abeg,make we hear word

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by babadey(m): 8:27pm On Jul 15, 2021
This is a message to all the racist England fans,

LIONS ARE FROM AFRICA

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by younglleo: 8:27pm On Jul 15, 2021
Reason i refused to play for England!
Werey England!
Up Somalia national team

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by NwaEzefuNaMba(m): 8:28pm On Jul 15, 2021
Good for you man.
Left your motherland where no one will racially abuse you for missing a penalty that even Lionel Messi missed in final to play for England. the sad reality is that you continue to receive racial abuse from England fans till you are forgotten (maybe when you stop playing football)

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by BeardGangJnr1(m): 8:29pm On Jul 15, 2021
We dey d same department but I'm paying 100k+ as none indigen,.my guy dey pay barely 50k as indigen...e get racism wey pass that one??
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Back to the matter, Saka refusing to play for super eagles is racism in itself... undecided so stop crying

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Nobody: 8:30pm On Jul 15, 2021
These guys were abused because they missed penalties, he himself missed the crucial penalty, the abuses have already been link to racism, a white guy will also receive lot of disgusting comments if he had missed. Morata got death threats to his family just because he played badly during the euro.

Man racism does not exist, those guys missed penalties and expect fans to be smiling with them.

Everything about blacks doing poorly must be link to racism

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by somehow: 8:30pm On Jul 15, 2021
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked


Mumu,
So you knew the kind of hate you were going to receive yet you missed the goal.

Then it's okay to say you deserved it.
Rather it's safe to say you deliberately missed that penalty shot to trigger sympathy.

No wonder Chiellini dragged you like a houseboy.
England's biggest mistake was to overrate you.
They gave you a role people will kill for but all you were hungry for was to score a cheap race goal.

I hate you Saka.

He didn't miss
The GK guessed right and saved the kick.

You guys should know the difference between miss and save.

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Re: Racism, Missed Penalty: Saka's Statement; Blasts Instagram, Facebook, Twitter by Gbest90(m): 8:30pm On Jul 15, 2021
Eyahhh. So sorry Saka.

But then, I personally think gambling is majorly responsible for situations like this.

Imagine having staked your life savings(some even stake their houses) as a confident fan and watch it get blown away just like that. Because a particular player missed a certain chance or penalty.

This results in frustration which triggers such toxic comments and messages.

That's why I always advise people to flee gambling and just enjoy the beautiful game for the fun of it.

Gambling does way more harm than good.


NwaAmaikpe:
shocked


Mumu,
So you knew the kind of hate you were going to receive yet you didn't score the goal.

Then it's okay to say you deserved it.
Rather it's safe to say you deliberately wasted that penalty shot to trigger sympathy.

No wonder Chiellini dragged you like a houseboy.
England's biggest mistake was to overrate you.
They gave you a role people will kill for, a deciding goal in a final but all you were hungry for was to score a cheap race goal.
That was myopic.

You let England down, you let Nigeria down.
I just hate you Saka.
This one must have staked really high. cheesy grin

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