11 people have been questioned by police over racism directed at English footballers online after the European Championships.
They were arrested as part of an investigation into messages sent to Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka when they missed key penalties in the final.
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600 reports of abuse were made from individuals, charities, clubs and other organisations.
The UK Football Policing Unit found 207 of those reports criminal in nature with 34 accounts located in the UK while 123 were identified elsewhere.
— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) July 14, 2021
The 11 arrested range from 18 to 63 years of age.
The group have been released under investigation pending further inquiries or bailed to return at a later date.
