Games throughout Germany’s top soccer league are marked by gestures against racism.
SOCCER
Germany’s soccer league was marked by gestures against racism and support for the Black Lives Matter movement on Saturday as Bayern Munich took another step toward a record-extending eighth straight Bundesliga title.
All of Borussia Dortmund and Hertha Berlin’s 22 outfield players took a knee in the center-circle together before their game. Coaches and other team members from both sides did likewise beside the field.
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen’s players wore black armbands against racism in their game earlier Saturday, which Bayern won 4-2 after rallying from a goal down. Bayern’s players had “Black Lives Matter” printed on their armbands, partly covering sponsor Qatar Airways’ logo on the left arm.
Suarez, a striker from Uruguay, had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Jan.12 and hasn’t played since.
The club said he will be available for Barcelona’s first match in almost three months, at Mallorca on June 13.
Suarez may have to lead the attack, because Lionel Messi has been receiving treatment on his right thigh.
