June 8th 2024.
Ian Wright has expressed his concern about the treatment of Bukayo Saka and England's black players in the media, stating that they are being unfairly targeted as the face of defeat. This comes after England's disappointing 1-0 loss to Iceland in their final warmup game before the Euro 2024 tournament.
Despite only playing 25 minutes in the match, Saka was featured prominently on the back pages of several newspapers, leading many to accuse the media of gaslighting and racism. This comes after Saka and his teammates Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were subjected to horrific racist abuse following their missed penalties in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
In response to this unjust treatment, Arsenal and England legend Ian Wright took to Twitter to call for support and unity behind the players during the upcoming tournament in Germany. He expressed his frustration at the media's attempt to scapegoat Saka and his fellow black players, stating that they are being set up to take the brunt of the blame for any potential defeat.
Wright's sentiments were echoed by Formula 1 legend Sir Lewis Hamilton, who shared a post on his Instagram story calling for the English media to be held accountable for their systemic vilification of black players. He also pointed out the endemic racial discrimination that continues to plague football and urged for it to be addressed and eradicated.
As Saka, who had a stellar season with Arsenal scoring 20 goals and assisting 14, prepares to play a crucial role for England in Euro 2024, it is important for fans and the media to show their support and love for these young players. Let's focus on giving them the positive energy they need to succeed, rather than unfairly targeting them for defeat.
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