Burnley captain hailed after denouncing ‘White Lives Matter’ stunt
Ben Mee says he is ashamed of the football fans who flew the banner over Etihad Stadium
23 June 2020 - 18:35
Players’ union bosses praised Burnley captain Ben Mee’s reaction to a “White Lives Matter” banner flown over the Etihad Stadium, as antiracism campaigners said change was unstoppable.
A banner reading “White Lives Matter Burnley” was towed by an aeroplane shortly after all players and match officials had taken a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on Monday...
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