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UEFA charge England over fans’ laser pointing against Denmark

  • A laser was pointed at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel's face before Harry Kane's penalty
  •  Supporters at the Wembley also booed the Danish national anthem
  • England defeated Denmark 2-1 in extra time 

Written by:Shubham
Published: July 08, 2021 12:49:26 Nyon, Switzerland

UEFA has charged England
as well as opened disciplinary proceedings for their fans’ inappropriate
behaviour during the Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Denmark on Wednesday. Among
the allegations against the fans was one of a laser being pointed at Danish
goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s face as he was preparing for Harry Kane’s penalty.

Photos have surfaced on
social media showing green lasers being pointed at the Leicester City goalkeeper
just before the penalty that ultimately decided the encounter in extra-time. Supporters
at the Wembley also booed the Danish national anthem ahead of the clash.

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The booing was also
condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s official spokesperson. “We don’t
want fans to be booing teams. We want fans to be showing support and being
respectful,” The BBC quoted him as saying.  

“Uefa are looking into
that, that’s a matter for them but it’s not something we would want to see.”

UEFA on Thursday said
it has charged England for the “use of laser pointer”, “disturbance caused
during the national anthem” and “lighting of fireworks” by their fans. “The
case will be dealt with by the Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body
(CEDB) in due course,” the BBC quoted a statement from the European football’s
governing body as saying.

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Schmeichel saved Kane’s
penalty, but parried it straight into the path of the England and Tottenham
Hotspur striker, who netted what went on to become the match winner as Gareth
Southgate’s men booked their first-ever European Championships final berth with
a comeback, 2-1 win.

It will also be their
first final in 55 years, since winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup. They will face
Italy in Sunday’s final at Wembley.

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