The tweet on the Newcastle United twitter page of players taking a knee in protest over the death of George Floyd in America
NEWCASTLE United players took the knee during training on Tuesday as the world of sport continued to protest against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Mr Floyd, a black man, died on Monday of last week after a white police officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck, sparking protests in cities across the United States and around the world.
A number of athletes in the US and the UK have shown solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter cause, with Magpies players the latest to show their support.
The club's official Twitter account posted a picture taking the knee during training, beneath the caption of #UnitedAsOne.
#UnitedAsOne pic.twitter.com/G79rrXcx3a
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 2, 2020
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