Liverpool's first-team squad have shown their solidarity with George Floyd and all those protesting his death in Minneapolis on May 25th.
The Merseysiders' players knelt on one knee around the Anfield centre circle, with a number of players then posting the image on social media in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Floyd, an African-American, was killed after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for over eight minutes.
There have been protests, riots, and looting across the United States in the wake of his killing, with videos also circulating appearing to show heavy-handed tactics by police officers.
Unity is strength. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/sSu2sarAXa
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 1, 2020
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has also today posted his response on social media.
"I know you guys haven't heard from me in a few days. I've been trying to process what is going on in the world.
"At a time I've been asking people to come together, work together and be united, we appear to me more divided than ever. People are hurting and people need answers.
"Black lives matter. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. We matter."
Borussia Dortmund's English star Jadon Sancho used his celebration after a Bundesliga goal by revealing a tribute to George Floyd under his jersey, while other footballers have also spoken out.
#blacklivesmatter pic.twitter.com/LSEeQ61YRz
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 1, 2020
Paul Pogba used Instagram to relay his message.
"During the past few days I have thought a lot about how to express my feelings about what happened in Minneapolis.
I felt anger, pity, hatred, indignation, pain, sadness.
"Sadness for George and for all black people who suffer from racism EVERY DAY! Whether in football, at work, at school, ANYWHERE!
"This has to stop, once and for all! Not tomorrow or the next day, it has to end TODAY!"
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was critical of the response of those within his sport.
"I see those of you who are staying silent, some of you the biggest of stars yet you stay silent in the midst of injustice.
"Not a sign from anybody in my industry which of course is a white-dominated sport. I'm one of the only people of colour there yet I stand alone.
"I would have thought by now you would see why this happens and say something about it but you can't stand alongside us. Just know I know who you are and I see you."
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