Burnley says it 'strongly condemns' those behind a banner reading 'White Lives Matter Burnley' flown above Etihad Stadium prior to Monday's match against Manchester City
The aircraft circled above Etihad Stadium for several minutes before departing
The aircraft circled over the stadium shortly after Burnley and City players and staff took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before kick-off in the Premier League game. Burnley added that the banner"in no way represents" what the club stands for and that they will"work fully with the authorities to identify those responsible and take appropriate action".Both Burnley and City were wearing shirts with the players' names replaced with 'Black Lives Matter'.
Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, died as a white police officer held a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes. His death sparked protests around the world.in support of Black Lives Matter on the opening night of the top-flight's return.
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