Premier League stars shoot support video
IN NORMAL circumstances, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva would be bitter rivals.
But the Premier League stars set aside their footballing differences on HMD as they urged fans to light a candle in remembrance of Shoah victims.
They were among players from 14 clubs in a video for the HMD Trust, delivering the message: “Light the darkness with us.
“Put a candle in your window to remember those who lost their lives simply for being who they were and stand against hatred and prejudice in the world today.
“Let’s get the whole nation behind this.”
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, Wolves’ Joao Moutinho and Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta were among others pledging their support.
Their plea to take part in the memorial came as the FA and EFL announced a landmark decision to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, previously accepted by the Premier League in December.
Chelsea were also marking HMD with a tribute at Wednesday’s game against Wolves.
The names of 20 sportsmen and women murdered by Nazis —17 of them of Jewish heritage — were read out in the stadium in front of players and club representatives.
Figures of the athletes were illuminated during a display the club said highlighted that “no part of society was spared. The club will continue to keep their legacy alight by sharing their stories to inspire future generations.”
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich said: “I hope these stories will serve both as a reminder of the atrocities suffered during the Holocaust and also as an inspiration to all of us to do our utmost to prevent them from ever happening again.”
The club’s Women’s Super League side also honoured Shoah victims ahead of their match at Aston Villa.