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The Foreign Office has reiterated its advice to any black or Asian supporters going to Ukraine for this summer's European Championship that they face the possibility of being racially abused. On May 16 Arsenal English stricker Theo Walcott's family said they would not be travelling to Ukraine, where England will play their three group games, because of worries over racism. The Independent has been contacted by England fans who have cancelled trips to the finals for fear of receiving abuse, although the Ukrainian authorities insist it will not be a problem for any supporters.

The Foreign Office website, last updated at the end of April, advises: "Travellers of Asian or Afro-Caribbean descent should take extra care."

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