Thomas Tuchel as England coach: Fans sing forbidden German song
"Football's Coming Home" met with loud whistles at Wembley
A friendly international between England and Germany was overshadowed by the behavior of some England fans on Monday evening.
During the singing of the English national anthem, "God Save the Queen," a group of fans in the away end at Wembley Stadium sang the German national anthem, "Das Deutschlandlied." This was met with loud whistles from the majority of the crowd.
The incident occurred just days after England's 2-1 defeat to Hungary in Budapest. During that match, a section of England fans booed the Hungarian national anthem.
The behavior of some England fans has been widely condemned. The Football Association (FA) has said that it will investigate the incident and take appropriate action.
The FA has a zero-tolerance policy on racism and discrimination
The FA has a zero-tolerance policy on racism and discrimination. In 2021, the FA introduced new rules that allow referees to stop matches if there is racist abuse from the crowd.
The FA has also been working with clubs to educate fans about racism and discrimination. The FA's "No Room for Racism" campaign has been running for over 20 years.
Despite the FA's efforts, racism and discrimination continue to be a problem in football. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cases of racist abuse in English football.
Racism and discrimination have no place in football
Racism and discrimination have no place in football. Football is a game that should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The FA is committed to tackling racism and discrimination in football. The FA will continue to work with clubs and fans to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
What can be done to tackle racism and discrimination in football?
There are a number of things that can be done to tackle racism and discrimination in football. These include:
- Educating fans about racism and discrimination
- Punishing racist and discriminatory behavior
- Encouraging diversity and inclusion in football
Everyone has a role to play in tackling racism and discrimination in football. Fans, clubs, and the FA must all work together to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Conclusion
The behavior of some England fans during the match against Germany was unacceptable. Racism and discrimination have no place in football. The FA is committed to tackling racism and discrimination in football. The FA will continue to work with clubs and fans to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
