Cantwell takes a knee to support Black Lives Matter after scoring against Man Utd

• Todd Cantwell’s celebration after scoring against Manchester United within the FA Cup was important, as he took a knee.

Norwich City star Todd Cantwell took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter motion after scoring against Manchester United within the FA Cup.

When he netted with a elegant long-range effort within the 75th minute of his aspect’s quarter-final conflict with United at Carrow Road, Cantwell took a knee and raised his clenched fist in a gesture of support.

While quite a few high-profile gamers have taken a knee after scoring, the celebration of Cantwell, who’s white, was important.

His equaliser ensured the tie moved into extra-time after Odion Ighalo had put United forward earlier within the second half.

Norwich and United gamers all took a knee collectively when the cup contest started, which has additionally been the case in all Premier League matches for the reason that English top-flight’s resumption.

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— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) June 27, 2020

Published 28 Jun 2020, 00:28 IST