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People celebrate in the Old Justice pub in London during the shootout of the quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

Video. Euro 2024-linked misinformation takes aim at minorities

Updated: 10/07/2024 - 10:00 GMT+2

The UEFA European Championship is entering its final stages, but what should be a celebration of European football has been clouded by false claims online designed to stir up hatred against marginalised groups.

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