The father of Three Lions defender Harry Maguire was among those injured by the excesses of violence before the European Championship final between Italy and England.
19 police officers were injured in the tumult around Wembley Stadium before the European Championship final between Italy and England on Sunday. Uninvolved fans were also harmed – including the father of national player Harry Maguire.
“My father was in the panic. I didn’t talk to him too much, but I’m glad my kids didn’t go to the game. It was scary. He said he was scared and I don’t want anyone experienced something like that at a soccer game, “said Maguire Sun.
England: Maguire’s father apparently with broken ribs
According to the central defender, his father and agent Kenneth Sheperd were “crushed underfoot” as they made their way to their seats. Supporters had entered the stadium through a handicapped-accessible entrance and simply overrun Maguire’s father.
He apparently suffered broken ribs and then had to struggle with shortness of breath. He watched the game anyway. “He had trouble breathing afterwards because of his ribs, but he’s not one to make a fuss of,” said Maguire.
The rush of ticketless fans to Wembley Stadium, as a result of which hundreds had forcibly gained entry, will have consequences especially for the English football association FA. UEFA has launched an investigation, the FA faces a hefty fine and at least one home game in camera.
European Championship final: England stewards were probably even threatened with weapons
53 people were arrested around the stadium. Descriptions of a folder in Mirror suggest that the security forces were even threatened with weapons to let the fans into the stadium.
Others, like an anonymous 24-year-old organizer of a Telegram group that planned to break into the stadium, claim that stewards were bribed. “I would be shocked if less than 5000 would have got in without a ticket,” he told the Guardian.
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