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The Eurocup 2020 left moments of tension , great goals , errors and also a lot of chaos . A lot of stress was generated by the final match between England and Italy at the stadium of Wembley . One of those who suffered the most from the lack of control of the public in the event was the father of the Manchester United defender , Harry Maguire . Alan Maguire was run over and trampled by people who tried to force their way into the stadium.
THE Riot BEGINS! 😦
Fans without a ticket are looking for a way to enter the mythical Wembley Stadium before the final of the #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/2u1tkOzR7T
– Community Sports (@csportsag) July 10, 2021
“ It was not a good experience, it left him touched . But he was lucky because in all the other matches (of the Eurocup), he carried my nephew or one of my daughters on his shoulders ”, declared the English footballer in testimonies compiled by the EFE news agency.
Alan Maguire, from 56 years of age, was one more victim of the chaos that was generated in the London stadium . According to the reports, Harry’s father was run over and trampled by the crowd that entered the force to be able to see the final of the EURO . It was quite a dangerous situation as Harry’s father confessed that “had trouble breathing.”
No Ticket? No problem! 🎫😅 # Euro 2020 pic.twitter.com/TklFqMGNMZ
– Casual Ultra (@thecasualultra) July 10, 1233930086
The consequences of the incident could have left a pair of broken ribs . However, relevant studies are still lacking to determine the veracity of the injury. “ I have seen many videos and I have spoken with my father and my family . Those who had the worst time were my father and my agent. I hope we can learn from this and ensure that it does not happen again ”, he concluded.
Stay safe everyone, a lot of drunken bigots are out tonight #Euro2020Final pic.twitter.com/kFnOXnruFP
– #SocialistSunday (@socialistsunday) July 11, 2021
After the result that gave Italy champion, the behavior of the English fans was quite reprehensible . Their protests generated chaos and acts of vandalism in the vicinity of Wembley Stadium. The images of the incidents have gone around the world and have stained the end of a great continental competition.
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