Premier League stars, afraid of ties to Black Lives Matter activists, as captains are considering making a public statement dissociating themselves from the British wing of motion
- There are concerns about the organization’s ideology and political ambitions
- Sportsmail can show that the issue has been discussed by several high profile players
- A group of captains ponders whether to make a public statement
Premier League players want to distance themselves from the official Black Lives Matter organization’s British wing because of concerns about their ideology and political ambitions.
Sportsmail can show that the issue has been discussed by several players, with the top-class captains considering whether to make a public statement on the matter.
The call from players to support the mood behind the Black Lives Matter movement – the need for action to ensure greater equality and an expression of solidarity with those who were persecuted because of their race – was instrumental in that To convince Premier League to start the campaign so a visible part of Project Restart.
The players want to distance themselves from the official organization Black Lives Matter
The Premier League stars put on “Black Lives Matter” and played jerseys when the top league resumed
Every game since resumption was initiated by players and game officers who got on their knees in honor of George Floyd while Watford captain Troy Deeney’s partner designed a BLM logo that appears on the jerseys of all 20 Premier League clubs is.
As players continue to campaign for equality and pledge to maintain such symbolic gestures for the rest of the season, some are concerned about being linked to Black Lives Matter UK’s political activism. BLM UK’s official Twitter account has sparked controversy in recent days by calling for the overthrow of capitalism, reduced police funding and an end to free trade with Israel.
Former Wolves midfielder Karl Henry criticized BLM UK on social media Tuesday as a divisive organization, while Sky Sports expert Matt Le Tissier would review his decision to wear a BLM badge in comments that undermine a debate triggered the players.
Karl Henry criticized BLM UK on Tuesday on social media, calling it a division
“I think the majority of the UK has had enough of this organization now,” Henry wrote on Twitter. ‘A new integrative and politically neutral anti-racism movement that must follow and leave behind is urgently needed. Black life is important! However, the dividing # BlackLivesMatter organization does NOT. ‘
The Premier League has given no funds to BLM UK, and managing director Richard Masters told MPs on Tuesday that his organization was still apolitical.
Masters appeared before a select committee of the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports and tried to distinguish between moral and political reasons, although this position was criticized by Sunderland MP Julie Elliott, who accused him of getting a can of worms to open ‘.
The Premier League and FA prohibit game participants from making political statements. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was punished two years ago for wearing a ribbon to support Catalan independence.
Richard Masters told MPs Tuesday that the Premier League remains apolitical
“I don’t think this is a particular precedent,” Masters insisted. “I think it is entirely possible to support Black Lives Matter without supporting a political organization.
‘We are happy to support the players. We think it’s the right time to do it and for the first time I feel that players, managers, Premier League and clubs are on the same page when it comes to discrimination. It feels like a positive step.
“We clearly differentiate between a moral cause and a political movement.
“Although it is sometimes difficult to separate the two, our position is clear. Politics no, moral causes yes – if agreed. We are currently living in special times. ‘
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