Trent Alexander-Arnold to wear boots with words “BLACK LIVES MATTER” on it

Liverpool native and side-back for the Merseyside team, Trent Alexander-Arnold tweeted about his way of supporting the worldwide protests for the “BLACK LIVES MATTER” by wearing boots stating the former words.

After the death of an unarmed Black American ‘George Floyd’ in the state of Minnesota, Minneapolis by the state police during custody. The ‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’ protests arises as millions supported the cause all over the globe.

He released a statement on his twitter handle stating:

“Do your talking on the pitch. I have always loved that sentiment. But now we need to speak up in other ways as well. Tonight, my boots will carry the message, Black Lives Matter. It can no longer just be our feet where we express ourselves. We have to use our profile, the platforms we have, and the spotlight that shines on us to say, it’s time for meaningful change”.

“The system is broken; it’s stacked against sections of our society and we all have a responsibility to fix it. Black people are viewed differently. We face discrimination in actions but also in thought. It’s more than just violence and abuse. Opportunity in life is restricted if you look a certain way. How can that be in 2020? We are pre-judged on skin colour rather than character and personality. We then have to prove these misconceptions wrong! Why? Why is it my responsibility to correct an ignorant perception,” he added.

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Arnold stating that everyone should do their part as he said:

“Sadly – so many in the black community have to face this each and every day. But I also have hope. I hope that the world is awake at this moment. Finally, willing to learn. So, while we have this opportunity, where people are listening – let’s speak, let’s educate, let’s campaign, and let’s promote the message that better education brings change. This is the moment of change. It is the moment to say enough is enough. This is the moment to make sure it stops now. Racism is a fire that is now burnt out,” Arnold wrote in his statement.

“After tonight’s game I will be auctioning off these boots with all funds raised going to the Nelson Mandela Foundation who are doing incredible work in striving for freedom and equality for all.”

Recently, Premier League also supported the cause by replacing jersey names with the word ‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’ on it.

During the Sheffield United vs Aston Villa and Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspurs game the player took a knee to support the cause.

Liverpool is currently at the top of the table with 82 points and would play against Everton in a Merseyside Derby today, 21^st of June.

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