Marcus Thuram takes a knee in support of George Floyd after scoring twice vs Union Berlin

As world grieves death of George Floyd, an African-American man killed by a police officer in USA, football stars have also come forward to protest racial discrimination. One such player is Marcus Thuram, who scored twice for Borussia Monchengladbach this past weekend and took a stand against racially motivated killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week. 

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Marcus Thuram protests against George Floyd death

Marcus Thuram scored twice against Union Berlin on Sunday in Bundesliga. Florian Neuhaus opened scoring for Monchengladbach in 17th minute of game. However, it was Thuram who grabbed headlines. striker headed in his first goal in 41st minute after a splendid cross from Alassane Plea. player n went on to take a knee as a mark of protest against killing of George Floyd. 

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George Floyd death: Marcus Thuram scores twice on Bundesliga Matchday 29

Sebastion Anderson pulled one back for Union Berlin in 50th minute, but Marcus Thuram quickly restored his side's two-goal lead. He scored his second goal of night in 59th minute, after receiving a low-lying cross from Plea this time. Plea, after assisting Thuram, got himself on score sheet when he latched onto Ramy Bensebaini's cross to score fourth goal for his side. 

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George Floyd death: Monchengladbach coach supports Marcus Thuram

Marcus Thuram had complete backing of Monchengladbach coach Marco Rose. While speaking to media after game, Rose asserted that Marcus Thuram had made a point with his celebration. He furr claimed that Thuram had set an example against racism and entire squad was against racial discrimination. Rose was, however, t only personality to support Thuram. Real Betis defender Marc Bartra shared 22-year-old's im on Twitter with caption, "#BlackLivesMatter" and "#ToRacism."

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George Floyd death: Thuram's celebration resembles Colin Kaepernick kneeling

Marcus Thuram's knee celebration has taken world back to Colin Kaepernick kneeling in 2016. former San Francisco 49ers quarterback went down on his knee during American national anm in 2016 NFL season to protest against racism and hate crimes against African-Americans in country. However, he received flak from President Donald Trump back n and ultimately found himself out of NFL at end of season. Kaepernick also joined in protests in USA and volunteered to pay  legal fees of protesters that were arrested this past weekend.