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Fan banners take center stage: Everton's protest and human rights call over Etihad Stadium

Posted : 25 November 2023

During the Manchester City vs. Liverpool Premier League match, a banner protesting Everton's 10-point penalty for financial rule breaches was flown over the Etihad Stadium. The banner, organized by Everton fans' group The 1878s, read 'Premier League = corrupt' and appeared during the second half of the fixture. Everton received the largest sanction in Premier League history, dropping from 14th to 19th place, with the club planning to appeal the decision. Further protests are anticipated during Everton's upcoming match against Manchester United.

 

In a separate incident during the first half of the same match, a banner reading 'UAE: Free Ahmed Mansoor' was flown over the Etihad Stadium. This action was organized by human rights group Amnesty International. Ahmed Mansoor, a prominent activist in the United Arab Emirates, was jailed for 10 years in 2018 for "defaming" the country.

 

Mansoor, who received the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders in 2015, has been an advocate for human rights, raising concerns about arbitrary detention and torture in the UAE. Amnesty International called on Manchester City Council to urge the UAE government to release Mansoor.

 

The banner protests draw attention to broader issues beyond football, emphasizing concerns about financial rule breaches and human rights violations. These actions seek to amplify the message beyond the pitch and encourage public awareness and advocacy for justice.

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