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Black Footballers In UK Should 'form Coalition', Says Leader Of US Organisation by merror: 9:17am On Jun 30, 2020 |
Black footballers in England should form a coalition
to help fight racism and address inequalities, says
one of the leaders of a new US organisation.
Over 70 footballers have formed a group called the
Black Players Coalition of MLS in the United States
and Canada.
USA international Justin Morrow said: "My hope is
black players in England will create their own
coalition and eventually we will collaborate.
"I think it's something, as they know themselves,
that's very needed."
The 32-year-old Toronto FC right-back, who has four
caps for the United States, says that the death of
George Floyd pushed the group to form.
Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, died after
being restrained by a white Minneapolis police officer
on 25 May.
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"We're getting a lot of interest," added Morrow, the
Coalition's executive director.
"I absolutely do think that it could be picked up over
there [the UK].
"Not only in England but in a lot of leagues over
there. That's something I'm very hopeful for in the
future."
The group aims to "address racial inequalities in
MLS, fight racism in soccer, elevate black voices and
positively impact black communities across the USA
and Canada".
"We look around Major League Soccer and we don't
see much black representation at the high levels,"
Morrow added. "I'm talking about executives in Major
League Soccer, all the way down to head coaches
and into academy coaches.
"We look at representation in the Major League
Soccer players' association and we don't see much
black representation there either. That's something
we want to change." https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53226505
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Re: Black Footballers In UK Should 'form Coalition', Says Leader Of US Organisation by FreakDesign: 9:20am On Jun 30, 2020 |
This racism issue is getting out of hand. |
Re: Black Footballers In UK Should 'form Coalition', Says Leader Of US Organisation by merror: 9:38am On Jun 30, 2020 |
this is a good idea. I support it |
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