Claim Ryan Tubridy 'stereotyped' England football fans after Euro 2020 final rejected

Ryan Tubridy: RTÉ believes the presenter’s comments reflected the widespread criticism of the violence and racial abuse that was widely reported in the media. Picture: RTÉ Handout

Accusations that Ryan Tubridy made anti-English comments after the chaotic Euro 2020 final between England and Italy were rejected by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI).

Ian Bradley complained to the BAI that the RTÉ Radio 1 presenter engaged in “lazy stereotyping” of England football fans after the final when violence erupted around Wembley Stadium and racist comments were directed at some of England’s players on social media.