EURO21 - A United Front

In the lead-up to and aftermath of the Euro 2020 final (held in 2021), England’s football players were subjected to a wave of racial abuse — much of it online. I went to Trafalgar Square to photograph the screening of the final, not just as a witness to the event, but as a way to counter that negativity. What I saw — and chose to focus on — was the cultural diversity of the crowd. People of all backgrounds came together to support the team, share in the emotion, and celebrate a moment of national unity. While racism sadly remains present among a minority of supporters, this project aims to spotlight the majority — fans who embrace inclusivity, especially in urban communities like the one I grew up in. This series is deeply personal. Through these images, I want to show that football — at its best — transcends racial and cultural boundaries, offering a space for solidarity, identity, and shared joy.