Published 18:54 IST, June 11th 2020
Premier League stars want 'Black Lives Matter' printed on jerseys instead of own names
The first round of fixtures for the Premier League restart could see players don jerseys with 'Black Lives Matter' printed instead of their individual names.
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highly-anticipated Premier League restart could see players return to action wearing jerseys printed with 'Black Lives Matter' inste of ir own names at back. 'Premier League Black Lives Matter' jersey suggestion is set to be discussed during a meeting with club officials on Thursday. 'Premier League against racism' plan has been backed by a number of club captains in top flight who have reportedly kept in touch with each or during coronavirus lockdown.
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Premier League restart: Premier League Black Lives Matter jersey suggestion
According to reports from ESPN, first round of Premier League fixtures could see players donning 'Premier League Black Lives Matter jersey' in order to send a mess against racism and social injustice. 'Premier League Black Lives Matter' initiative is being driven by a number of captains in English top flight after success of Players Toger Fund for NHS. Reports claim that Watford striker Troy Deeney, Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin and Everton captain Seamus Coleman have been at forefront of initiative.
players want to give Black Lives Matter campaign prominence upon Premier League restart on June 17. decision to use Premier League Black Lives matter jersey for first round of fixtures will be discussed during a teleconference this Thursday with Premier League chiefs. initiative requires green light from Premier League and backing from senior club officials but players remain confident of getting approval for using 'Black Lives Matter' jerseys inste of jerseys with individual names.
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Premier League restart: Premier League against racism plan
'Premier League against racism' plan has been suggested to ramp up effort to ericate racism. On May 25, an unarmed African-American man named George Floyd was tragically killed in Minneapolis due to police brutality with officer's knee choking 46-year-old to death. Premier League clubs have also taken a step in trying to end racism in football, taking part in Blackout Tuesday campaign last week. Reports also claim that a number of Premier League clubs are planning to take a knee prior to first round of fixtures that begin next week.
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Premier League restart: Premier League schedule
Premier League schedule for next three rounds of fixtures until July 2 was anunced last week. From June 17 onwards, re will be 32 Premier League fixtures played out over a span of 16 days. re are still 92 Premier league fixtures remaining to conclude 2019-20 season.
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18:54 IST, June 11th 2020