This archive report was first published on 7 June 2020.
On June 6, 2020, the Bundesliga in Germany witnessed a powerful display of solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Teams across the league took a stand against racism, with players, coaches, and staff donning armbands and T-shirts with messages of unity and support.
At the Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund players warmed up with T-shirts bearing the slogans 'no peace, no justice' and 'united together' before their match against Hertha Berlin. The team's gesture was a clear message of support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, which has been gaining momentum globally since the death of George Floyd in police custody.
League leaders Bayern Munich also showed their support, with players wearing white T-shirts with the message 'red against racism' and armbands that read 'Black Lives Matter' during their match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Other teams, including Mainz, also joined the movement, with players taking a knee in a minute's silence after scoring goals. The gesture was a powerful display of solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement and a clear message that racism has no place in society.
