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'They haven't got brains!': Gabriel Jesus condemns racism and gives backing to Black Lives Matter movement… as Manchester City striker opens up on 'painful' abuse directed at him on the pitch.

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has spoken out on the painful racism he has suffered during his career.

The 23-year-old also added his support to the Black Lives Matter protests taking place in the United States and across the world following the death of George Floyd.

Floyd died in Minneapolis on May 25 when a police officer continued kneel on his neck for nine minutes despite pleading for his life.

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has spoken out on the painful racism he has suffered

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has spoken out on the painful racism he has suffered

The 23-year-old added his support to the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place

The white officer, Derek Chauvin, was dismissed and charged with second degree murder and there have been a wave of protests throughout America and the rest of the world to demand change.