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Donald Trump defied at Wembley as Jaguars and Ravens kneel for anthem

. It was the most ever in a single NFL game. Trump had increased his criticism of NFL players on Saturday, not only suggesting that fans of the sport should “refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country” but also urging any players who took a knee to be fired or suspended. “NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN,” he added. However many players, coaches and even the Jaguars’ owner Shahid Khan linked arms instead as they stood, showing unity for their black team-mates against Trump. Several team owners have issued statements over the past 24 hours condemning Trump’s comments as divisive and supporting their players’ ability to express themselves. Kraft, who has previously called Trump a very good friend when the Patriots visited the White House in April, said in a statement: “There is no greater unifier in this country than sports, and unfortunately, nothing more divisive than politics.