George Floyd death: Ukrainian fans stir controversy, unveil 'Free Derek Chauvin' banner

Ukrainian soccer witnessed a new low after fans displayed a 'free Derek Chauvin' banner during a Ukrainian Cup semi-final match on Thursday. Derek Chauvin is  Minneapolis police officer responsible for George Floyd death. Chauvin was subsequently charged after being held in custody on a $1.25 million bail. George Floyd death has led to a massive movement across globe condemning racial and social injustice, and 'Free Derek Chauvin' banners are likely to furr spur  Black Lives Matter movement. 

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George Floyd death: Ukrainian soccer fans display 'Free Derek Chauvin' banner during cup semi-final

FC Minaj faced off against Dynamo Kiev at Stion Mynai for  Ukrainian Cup semi-final on Thursday. Fans gared in numbers to watch Ukrainian soccer match, despite restrictions placed amidst coronavirus pandemic. Furrmore, supporters carried hoardings and banners to show ir support, with one such banner reing 'Free Derek Chauvin' much to disgust of Twitterati. Derek Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder after he was filmed pressing his knee on Geroge Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes. Derek Chauvin's actions resulted in George Floyd death, leing to a massive worldwide movement against racism and social injustice. 

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George Floyd death: What happened to George Floyd?

George Floyd was arrested on a charge of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a grocery store on May 25. Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying face down, repeatedly saying "I can't brea". video of George Floyd death went viral, and 46-year-old lay motionless during  final three minutes of video and h pulse.

While Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, his act of police brutality and murder triggered demonstrations and protests in all 50 states in US and also around world, against police brutality, racism, and lack of police accountability. Three or officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.

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What happened to George Floyd? Premier League stars take anti-racism stand

Many stars across a variety of sports have raised ir voice against racial and social injustice after George Floyd death. England's Premier League returned on June 17, and player paid tribute by kneeling before kick-off, a sign of protest started by former NFL star Colin Kaepernick. Furrmore, Premier League players will be sporting words 'Black Lives Matter' on ir shirts inste of ir names for first week of Premier League action, while y will also wear similar bands throughout rest of campaign. 

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