Timothy Chandler wears a shirt referencing the Black Lives Matter campaign during the DFB Cup semifinal match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Eintracht Frankfurt on June 10. Photo / Getty
English Premier League jerseys will feature "Black Lives Matter" instead of player names for the first 12 games after the competition's shutdown ends next week.
The movement's campaign logo will then feature elsewhere on jerseys through the July 26 conclusion of the pandemic-delayed season as players decided to highlight racial
injustice following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month.
The Premier League also announced it would support players taking a knee at matches - a gesture already seen at training grounds since Floyd died after a white police officer pressed a knee into his neck as he pleaded for air.
"We, the players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for all, regardless of their colour or creed," the squads said in a joint statement on Saturday.
"This symbol is a sign of unity from all players, all staff, all clubs, all match officials and the Premier League #blacklivesmatter #playerstogether."
