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“Racist people have no brains” - Gabriel Jesus backs Black Lives Matter movement
Goal - Gabriel Jesus believes growing support for the “We aren't saying that other lives don't matter, but Black Lives Matter movement comes from people we are saying that the lives of black people who feel being “exhausted” from suffering injustice and rac- racism matter. ism. “We can’t generalise it. Not everyone is racist, the The Brazil and Manchester City footballer has added majority aren't, but lots of people are and it's like his voice to those calling for change amid the pro- they haven't got brains. tests that have swept the United States and beyond “So, when we use that sentence it's because we in the aftermath of George Floyd's death. know what it is to be a victim of racism. It is painful Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on May to feel it.” 25 after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly Jesus explained he was once racially abused when nine minutes. playing for Brazilian club Palmeiras during a Copa Derek Chauvin was dismissed and charged with sec- Libertadores tie in Uruguay – the kind of ordeal the ond-degree murder, while the three other officers on two-time Premier League champion and Copa Amer- the scene have also been sacked and charged with ica winner is wearied to still see occurring frequently. aiding and abetting a murder. “I have suffered a couple of times. I've managed to Numerous figures from the world of sport have spo- elevate myself [above it],” he said. ken up with demands for change and Jesus knows personally that the ravages of racism run deep. “I'm black and I'm from a favela. I was able to learn “Racism isn't a problem that only started in recent from those experiences, but everyone reacts and days and it isn't normal, so people do feel that they feels differently and I've got my way. have had enough, and they have exploded,” he said, “This is a very important movement, because like before taking aim at what appears to be a wilful I said, there is a time that people do wake up and misinterpretation of the Black Lives Matter cause in these actions [police brutality] that we've seen lately some quarters. aren't normal and they shouldn't happen. “I'm against violence or any sort of violent protest. “Therefore there is a moment that we have to say I'm all in favour of peaceful protests in order to say ‹enough, time to stop' and it is important to show ‹no to racism' and whenever we say ‹Black Lives Mat- your position on this matter and this sentence [Black ter', we should also read it correctly and understand Lives Matter] is very clear on how tired people have the meaning behind it. been exhausted for a while, tired of injustice.
I"m happy I didn"t join Barcelona, says PSG Roma confident of completing Pedro deal as star Di Maria talks heat up
Goal - Angel Di Maria says he is happy he did “I want to end my career in Europe with PSG Goal - Pedro is set to depart Chelsea in the sum- pecking order under Frank Lampard if he stayed not join Barcelona when they tried to buy him is the only thing I want and have in mind,” he mer with Roma most likely to sign the winger on a in London. from Paris Saint-Germain three years ago. added. free transfer, Goal can confirm. Pedro would join several Premier League players The Argentine winger joined PSG from Man- “I'm happy here, my family is too. As for the Discussions between the 32-year-old and the Se- to make the move to Rome in recent seasons, in- chester United in 2015 but was linked to the rest, I don't know for the moment. No discus- rie A side began in April with the dialogue getting cluding Chris Smalling, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Spanish outfit after Neymar moved in the sions have been initiated and this is not my close to a conclusion in the last 48 hours. Davide Zappacosta. opposite direction in a world record deal in intention at this time. I want to focus on the The Spain international's contract at Stamford The former Blaugrana star has also been previ- 2017. field, the rest will come later.” Bridge will expire at the end of the season, forcing ously been linked with a move to MLS and former The Catalan side ended up signing Ousmane Di Maria has won four consecutive Ligue him to consider his future. Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley feels he could be Dembele from Borussia Dortmund after their 1 titles as well as the Coupe de France and Serie A giants Juventus have also shown interest a good addition for the North American compe- efforts to sign Di Maria collapsed and the Coupe de la Ligue three times each during his in Pedro, while La Liga trio Sevilla, Valencia and tition. former Real Madrid attacker is glad the club time with PSG. Real Betis have been in the race, according to the “I think he's good enough to play at a reasonable decided not to sell him. His Champions League triumph came dur- Spanish press. level, wherever that may be. At the end of the day, “I was very happy in Paris, but people at the ing his time at Real Madrid, but he hopes to Pedro has made 201 appearances and scored 43 Chelsea are looking for younger players,” Burley club at the time told me some things, which claim the European crown with his current goals for Chelsea since joining from Barcelona in told ESPN FC . turned out to be lies in the end,” he told side before he departs. 2015. “They've got a number of players they can select in L'Equipe. “It would be amazing to win it again. Not only He also collected Premier League, FA Cup and similar positions [to Pedro]. “Barca tried to get me to come. The two clubs to win the trophy, but because of the affection Europa League winners' medals, to add to the “So I don't think there's any doubt that he'll be one discussed it, but PSG did not want to sell me I have for the club and for its supporters,” he three Champions League trophies and five La Liga of the players who will be moving on. and it ended there. said. championships he won at Camp Nou. “The other side of the coin is that he's had a pretty “These lies annoyed me a lot but, in the end, “I have the feeling that over the past two sea- Injuries have restricted Pedro's current season lucky career with injuries, especially recently un- not leaving was a good thing because I am sons, I have won the respect of the support- with Chelsea to only 18 matches and two goals less my memory serves me wrong. very happy in Paris today.” ers. across all competitions. “He still looks very fit and nimble and fast, which The 32-year-old's contract expires in 2021, “Mentally, it changed a lot when I felt that With the Blues adding Christian Pulisic and Hakim is a big attribute of his. but he hinted that he will extend his deal as they encouraged me more, that they sang for Ziyech to their squad in recent seasons, and with “When you look at Pedro, you don't look at some- he wants to see out the remainder of his ca- me. It gave me a lot of strength, I try to thank the emergence of English talent Callum Hud- one who has a bad attitude, you see someone reer with PSG. them for what I do on the field. son-Odoi, Pedro would likely be pushed down the who works hard and is a team player.