Kevin-Prince Boateng has spoken out following the death of George Floyd at the hands of four police officers in the United States and thinks that black professionals should go a day without work to show their worth.
Floyd's killing sparked protests and riots all over the world and the former Barcelona forward stands in support of those sending a message.
"Do one thing," Boateng told Sky Sports, "take every black person out of sports and every black actor out of the movies and how is it going to be? Boring.
"I want to get a day that no black player goes to work, maybe on George Floyd's birthday. Not because we don't want to work or disrespect our club but to honour our black community."
The idea was just one that Boateng, who is currently on loan at Besiktas from Fiorentina, had as he continued to call on people to do something to combat racism.
"Of course," he responded when asked if others could get involved with such a movement.
"Imagine what a message it would be if white people stick with us, if they said, 'I won't go to practice' or 'I won't go to work' or 'I won't play'.
"Imagine it's on a Saturday, the day of a game, that would be a big message.
"I'm trying to think of answers - putting cameras and speakers inside the stadium so you can point out who is that person. I'm trying to do something because nothing is happening.
"There's always just something tragic happening - and then it's too late."
Boateng previously walked off the pitch during a friendly match with AC Milan as he was the victim of racist abuse from the stands but he knows that others are fearful of doing the same thing.
"It was a powerful image and still is now," he said.
"But I think even now people are scared they are going to get sanctioned.
"There's always a little chain - we have to start to believe in what we are doing.
"People say it was a friendly game, but I didn't care in that moment because it was something bigger inside of me. It wasn't about the game. Even if it was a Champions League game I would have walked off.
"It's not a discussion, it's just if we're strong enough, if we really want to change something, we have to take big measures.
When asked if society as a whole was doing enough, Boateng recognised that although some recent efforts were appreciated, more needs to be done.
"Of course not," he said. "We have to talk; we have to be louder. We have to use social media, today it is the biggest platform.
"People might say I only have 100 followers, well maybe you can influence 50 of them. Even showing you as a white person are with us, that gives us so much power. We believe you are with us so we can go forward with a bigger chest.
"No one is doing enough. #BlackOutTuesday is not enough, it's too easy. Because people are scared to stand for something, to say something because of sponsors or large followings. A black picture is way too easy.
"It's a beautiful message but I'm mad because people have it so easy.
"If you ever point a finger at them, they'll say 'but I posted that picture'. The picture [alone] does not mean anything to me."
royamiga12
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it's boring because there is no speed
Milanista78
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What would be football without Muslim players and so on. These are nonsense comments
Stephensna11
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So true man ❤️❤️🙏🙏🦾🦾
Cuaelmrtu
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How about whites don't feed or employ blacks for a day.
Tenteh
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imagine they don't want to change. in football matches the rule said no to racism it is not a rule to us. all I know know is they are meant to blame us Africa I mean black people we got to understand that just look at that photo below how they separate black vs white which is racist.. other plus the death of George Floyd white cop know the right way to deal criminal but he chose and let it go that way until George death that is other way racism and other meant of blame insult us black... that must end we as human race live a equal life and breathing the same way.. it is human race matter not colour matter.... Stop the use of blacks , stop the racism against blacks
Roman_father14
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u are also being racist. God is all colours and more. read colour of God poem and u will understand
UyiGentle
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The fact of the matter here is, God created HUMANS and placed US in the world we occupied here today. The world doesn't belong to neither The White, Semi-white nor The Black Race either, so if anyone of those Races is claiming to be contaminated and embarrassed by the others; "simply leave the planet Earth".. There are nine (9) planets right choose either of the other eight(8) that suits you-go and live there.. At times I can be sicked and tired of this whole Racism thing🙆🙆. Just think about it if the God that created US was Racist, were there gonna be Races?
Scientist have discovered more planet now, it is more than 9, so they can go to another planet. But I will advice them to go to Mars
DadaColecraft
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how can racism be stoped while at young age like this kids are separated .we matter the one who creat us knows the meaning of being in different colours different physical appearance .we dis obey him by dividing our self seeing that only one colour is better than other .we need to erase this stupid mind black lives matter and we matter we are stronger that y they discriminate us we are kind we know humanity .say no to racism stop racism
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This is sad
Hehcityz
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God was never a white man
alexddahn
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The fact of the matter here is, God created HUMANS and placed US in the world we occupied here today. The world doesn't belong to neither The White, Semi-white nor The Black Race either, so if anyone of those Races is claiming to be contaminated and embarrassed by the others; "simply leave the planet Earth".. There are nine (9) planets right choose either of the other eight(8) that suits you-go and live there.. At times I can be sicked and tired of this whole Racism thing🙆🙆. Just think about it if the God that created US was Racist, were there gonna be Races?
SINGAM23
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We're Beautiful and Wonderful FAMILY.
Bioabilmnu
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how can racism be stoped while at young age like this kids are separated .we matter the one who creat us knows the meaning of being in different colours different physical appearance .we dis obey him by dividing our self seeing that only one colour is better than other .we need to erase this stupid mind black lives matter and we matter we are stronger that y they discriminate us we are kind we know humanity .say no to racism stop racism
alexddahn
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It would be only white and semi white people on the ground and no more racism.
Seriously was the world we occupied today created for the white and semi White only? If that what you are trying portray than you might be insane...
meabiklmo
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It would be only white and semi white people on the ground and no more racism.
what do you imply? that blacks staying home would be ideal cause there would be no racism?
Saadpuz
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nobody is black and white ,actually it is in comparison to one man only .You might be fair to someone but you may find someone fairer than you as well so actually there is no thing like black or white
Iamdaphoenix
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you must be very stupid or very mad to think black's feel like the most important race in the world... come to think of it, why are blacks the only one s facing racial abuse, where are your mexico, and indians and chinese? Well, maybe they could actually be the most important race and that's why these whites scared of us and doing everything in their power to bring us down... clown
GOAT-Seven
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It would be only white and semi white people on the ground and no more racism.
Pohabklmu
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I am who I am black
CR7Airlines
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We are all a family and no race should try to be superior.
toklmou
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Well said. Actions are what’s required.