Montenegro racists chants: Reaction from the sporting world after England players suffer abuse during Euro 2020 qualifier

Racist chants were directed at Englandâ€™s players during their 5-1 Euro 2020 qualifier win against Montenegro on Monday.

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro with the toughest of sanctions being called for.

Raheem Sterling cupping his ears towards the Montenegro fans

It was clear in the closing stages as monkey chants were aimed at Danny Rose following a late tackle which earned him a yellow card.

Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling celebrated his fourth England goal in two games by turning to the Montenegro fans and cupping his ears.

There has been a fierce reaction from the sporting community condemning that actions of the fans and also commending the response of Englandâ€™s players, particularly Sterling and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Here is just some of the reaction that has been posted on Twitter following the game.

Best way to silence the haters (and yeah I mean racists) ðŸ™‰ðŸ˜˜ #2019 #getsomeeducation pic.twitter.com/ohhkOJtdey

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) March 25, 2019

Heâ€™s not only one of our most important players but @sterling7 has become an intelligent, assured and measured voice for good in our game and our society. https://t.co/Nd9mlq5QCV

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 25, 2019

UEFA ainâ€™t gonna do diddly squat! Everybody disgusted like itâ€™s something new! I can remember playing against Serbia in 2004 and being subjected to that same shit! Was happening then and still happening now.

Powers that be have no interest in dealing with this appropriately.ðŸ˜”

— Daniel Gabbidon (@Gabbidon35) March 25, 2019

"Fines do nothing… take away points!"

"Sports is about human vs. human. It is nothing to do with the colour of skin."

Paul Parker says UEFA must hit the Montenegro FA where it hurts after racist chanting from their fans.

Do you agree with Paul? pic.twitter.com/aQglGfcf4E

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) March 26, 2019

This man continues to lead by example, on and off the pitch.

All our support to you, @Calteck10 and Danny Rose for standing up to the racist abuse you all had to endure tonight âœŠðŸ¿ https://t.co/SCSxCTmURL

— Kick It Out (@kickitout) March 25, 2019

Good morning @UEFA

The racist abuse last night in Montenegro (or any other place) is not acceptable.
I have great respect for the way the English players handled the situation.

But now itâ€™s time to act:

Close stadiums and/or throw teams out of the competitions.

ACTION NEEDED

— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) March 26, 2019

Congrats to @England on their 5-1 win against Montenegro last night, youâ€™re doing us all proud. What you faced with the chants was despicable. Completely unacceptable, no room for this behaviour in any sport. #loveoverhate #silencethehaters pic.twitter.com/FKVCrSg6se

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) March 26, 2019

Good win for @England âš½ï¸ men tonight v Montenegro. Managed to listen to the last 10 minutes on @bbc5live and was completely appalled by the racist chants in the stand. Just so wrong.

— Kate Richardson-Walsh OLY (@katewalsh11) March 25, 2019

Loving Gareth Southgate calling out the racist abuse and sending out a strong message: â€œThereâ€™s no doubt in my mind that it happened and it will be reported officially. I donâ€™t want to speculate but I know what I heard.â€ No sitting on the fence as some managers would have done.

— Darren Lewis (@MirrorDarren) March 25, 2019

Montenegro need punishing for the racist chants of some of their supporters. @UEFA have to take action, proper action. Montenegro FA spokesman claims "there was no" racist chanting. Nonsense. #kickitout

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) March 25, 2019

It was not just those involved in sport who were quick to speak out about the racist chants.

The racism directed at England's players in yesterday's match in Montenegro was truly disgusting.

UEFA must take action swiftly.

Racism has to be confronted and defeated. https://t.co/eWOgfOpwjh

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) March 26, 2019

Raheem Sterling shouldnâ€™t have to be extraordinary to silence the racists. FFS. Education, Environment and Enforcement should make it impossible for them to chant their toxic venom. https://t.co/5JcAtUtNnT

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) March 26, 2019

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