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Reaction: Sports stars have their say on the US protests
Figures from across the sporting world have delivered their own powerful responses to the events occurring across America.
DeAndre Yedlin, the American international footballer who plays for Newcastle United, said his grandfather is glad he does not live in the United States, as he would fear for Yedlin’s life “as a young black man”. Protests have taken place in Yedlin’s home city of Seattle.
Former Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers defender Nedum Onuoha told the BBC he does not feel safe in the US. Onuoha plays for MLS franchise Real Salt Lake.
He said: “In the UK, I am more comfortable because if something happens it probably will not be deadly – but over here because of their rights it is more common that altercations become deadly. I am always very aware of that whenever I go around anywhere.”
Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford posted “people are hurting and people need answers”, while several Premier League clubs have been pictured taking a knee during training.
Jadon Sancho, Weston McKennie and Marcus Thuram, all footballers in Germany’s Bundesliga, made individual statements during last weekend’s matches.
The Washington Wizards NBA franchise released a statement saying they would “no longer tolerate the assassination of people of colour in this country” while NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III called on people to “speak up and stop worrying about losing fans or hurting your brand. No brand is more valuable than human rights”.