Sunday 15 / June / 2025
London : Ahead of the kick-off of the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy, the hosts' supporters on Sunday booed while Italy's national anthem was being played at the Wembley Stadium.
Before the match, former England star Gary Lineker had urged English fans to not boo Italy's national anthem, but look like they did not even want to hear their hero's advice. "If you're lucky enough to get a ticket for the final, please, please don't boo the Italian anthem. A/ It's an absolute belter and worth listening to. B/ It's bloody rude, disrespectful and utterly classless," Lineker had tweeted.
UEFA, Europe's football governing body, on Saturday decided to fine the English Football Association 30,000 euros for the use of laser pointer, disturbances during the national anthems and setting of fireworks by supporters.
"The CEDB has decided to fine the English Football Association EUR30,000 for the use of laser pointer, disturbances during the national anthems and setting off fireworks," UEFA said in an official statement.
