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Harry Maguire: My father was left with rib injuries and struggled to breathe after Euro 2020 final

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England's Harry Maguire argues with referee Danny Makkelie during the Euro 2020 soccer semifinal match between England and Denmark at Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. [Laurence Griffiths/Pool Photo via AP]

England defender Harry Maguire said his father was left with rib injuries and struggled to breathe after being trampled by fans during crowd disturbances at Wembley Stadium before the Euro 2020 final against Italy.

Supporters clashed with each other and officials, breached security cordons and charged into the perimeter area of Wembley before the start of Sunday's game, which Italy won in a penalty shootout.

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