Minneapolis Protests: Athletes Condemn ICE After Pretti’s Death

The death of the nurse Alex Pretti 37 year old, killed in Minneapolis by police officers Border Patrolunleashed chaos on the streets of the Minnesota city. Athletes and personalities from the world of American sports are also starting to join the protests of ordinary citizens.

If actors and actresses since the past Golden Globe they protested against the interventions of Ice (the anti-immigration agency Immigration and Customs Enforcement) by wearing the Be Good pin, now even athletes are taking a stand. Someone took to the streets, braving the freezing temperatures of Minnesota, as Alan Pagehistoric NFL champion with the Vikings, MVP in 1971, elected to the Minnesota supreme court after his farewell to the world of football. A photo of him on the street, during the protests, is making the rounds on the web and was also released by Wall Street Journal.

Ryan Clarkformer NFL champion, called Pretti a hero on social media, inviting people to pray for him and his family, calling his death “senseless”. Dwight McGlothern Jr player of the Vikings wrote, “It’s not right what’s happening in Minnesota.”

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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