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Player names to be replaced by 'Black Lives Matter' when Premier League resumes

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English Premier League players will pay tribute to worldwide anti-racism movements by wearing shirts with the words “Black Lives Matter” on the back during the opening round of fixtures at the season’s restart, British media reported on Thursday.

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