Sancho, LeBron James lead sports world in supporting George Floyd, fighting racism

Changing their Instagram avatars to black, wearing bras that say “I can’t breathe” or kneeling on one knee before training… are ways athletes express their opinions about the death of George Floyd.

The number 1 basketball star today – LeBron James.

A number of athletes and clubs have spoken out in support, demanding justice and the elimination of racism . 

The image of Dortmund’s outstanding midfielder Jadon Sancho celebrating his first career hat-trick by lifting his shirt to reveal the words ” Justice for George Floyd ” sends a very meaningful message. 

Current number 1 basketball star Kingjames (LeBron James) also shared on his Instagram page a photo of him wearing a shirt with the words “I can’t breathe” .

Sancho, the young star is being hunted by the world’s top football teams.

Not only players, but also football teams have beautiful symbolic actions. Recently, two top English clubs, Liverpool and Chelsea, made a noble gesture, the players knelt to commemorate the passing of George Floyd . 

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Or the Gunners changed their Facebook profile picture to black to support people of African descent. Similarly, a series of stars such as Suarez, Federer, Djokovic, Pjanic, Neymar… also changed their avatars to black. 

As for Suarez, when he took the right action against racism , he was teased by anti-fans who brought up the past because the Uruguayan striker, while playing for Liverpool, had racially discriminated against French defender Patrick Evra.

Liverpool players take a knee before training.

Chelsea players also joined the campaign. 

The Premier League account also shared the message with the hashtag “ NoRoomForRacism ” .

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