For clarity, here's what 30 seconds research can tell you [Link] So basically they are wearing white paint for cultural reasons. If England supporters wore black face paint there is nothing in our culture to justify it other than racist tropes and the black and white minstrels. It's like Hindus wearing a symbol that looks like a swastika or a white Christian wearing a swastika. I think also it's widely recognised that racism is largely defined as an attack on a race of people that are a minority in a society, hence why no one is ever accused of being racist against white Christians in Europe. Anyway, that's enough from me.

On the football front Wales were pretty awful last night, but in fairness their squad is made up of lower league players, while Bale and Allen were not 100% and Nico Williams has struggled with injuries this tournament. The commentator was saying that Wales had only won two of their last 11 games, it just so happened to be the WC play-off matches. England never really had to get out of second gear. Senegal will be a much bigger test, but I think England should have enough

This is not the 'Thread' to debate such matters, I can assure you that I have got into protracted discussion on such issues outside of HOL, accordingly I will concentrate my comments on 'World Cup 2022' and offer my opinions away from this revered site.

Why are there so many women presenting and commentating? It's particularly jarring.

With the greatest of respect, I commented on Senegal supporters in a 'World Cup 2022' thread.
The debate gallivanted down the path of broadening the discussion, hence my assertion that "This isn't the thread for such matters".
I could have responded with my own opinions but this would have de-railed this thread.

In terms of displaying positivity about the competition I did actually assert that England were worthy winners last night.

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The person responded by providing a Link and I was not taking umbrage with the fact that the information was presented to me.

My point was that I was not prepared to engage in a debate about the wider issue on this particular thread for the reasons I stated.
Had I done so, I fear the discussion would de-railed the debate as it would have veered away from the subject matter.