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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, who missed penalty kick for England, finds redeeming love of fans

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USA TODAY

After a tumultuous summer on international duty, 19-year-old soccer player, Bukayo Saka, returned to his club for pre-season training to the biggest surprise of his young career. 

Watch the video above to see the moment that soccer fans left the Arsenal midfielder almost speechless.   

Bukayo's first tournament as a full England international didn't quite go as planned. After starring for his club in the English Premier League last season, he was thrilled to be included in the national team for the UEFA European Championship

Bukayo had a great tournament as England made it to the final. However, they were devastated to be beaten by Italy in a penalty shoot-out.  

Unfortunately, Bukayo was one of three Black players on the England team who failed to convert their penalties.  

In the aftermath of the loss, the trio was subjected to a rash of racist abuse online

Police arrested several alleged perpetrators, and the abuse was roundly condemned. But Arsenal fans went a step further, making a heartwarming gesture of support that Bukayo Saka will never forget. 

On August 13th, Bukayo will begin to repay the fans' faith in him, when Arsenal kick-off the English Premier League season against Brentford F.C. 

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