Premier League footballers will replace their names on jerseys with “Black Lives Matter” in the first 12 games of the resumption of competition. The decision has been communicated less than a week before the Premier returns due to all the protests in the world due to the death of George Floyd.
The statement said the following: “We gamers are together in the singular goal of eradicating racial prejudice wherever they exist to promote a global society of inclusion, respect and opportunity for all, regardless of color or belief. “
It will not be the only gesture since the NHS (National Health Service) logo will also appear on the t-shirts as a sign of work during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Premier League has stated that they will support all players who decide to kneel before or during games.