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Probably will not happen in the Superbowl: Rihanna(Photo: imago / ZUMA Press)
Friday, October 19, 2018
Although Colin Kaepernick is one of the greatest talents in American football, the black player is eliminated by the NFL clubs because he protested against police violence. The singer Rihanna is now campaigning for Kaepernick with a boycott.
In addition, singer Rihanna has refused to run for the Super Bowl after expressing support for American footballer Colin Kaepernick and his political protests in the NFL, according to media reports. Because of the controversy surrounding kneeling players during the national anthem, she said no, reported the magazine "US Weekly" citing a person familiar with the discussions. With Kaepernick, more than two years ago, the wave of protests was launched by NFL professionals who spoke up against police brutality and racial inequality during the American anthem, in a new year. Kneeling or raising fists.
The mid-point show of the NFL Professional League Final is the largest television event of the year in the United States. In 2017, 111 million people participated. An appearance in the featured and advertising show is also considered the culmination of a musical career. Among others Michael Jackson, Prince, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Bruno Mars played. The projector would have been great for Rihanna, who is currently preparing a new album and a tour.
The 53rd Super Bowl will be held in Atlanta in February. According to US media, the rock band Maroon 5 is confirmed.
Kaepernick can not find any team since the San Francisco 49ers broke away from the quarterback at the end of the 2016/17 season. He had anticipated the dismissal by an exit from his contract. Nike sportswear manufacturer recently hired him for a new campaign. US President Donald Trump had criticized Kaepernick and called on owners of NFL teams to dismiss all "prostitutes" who did not defend the national anthem.
Source: n-tv.de
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