Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his new anti-racism initiative is aimed at making people understand "we are all one", reports BBC Sport.

The Frenchman had wristbands made with the messages "no to racism" and "we are one", in response to recent incidents of racism in football.

The 26 year old asked his United team-mates to wear the bands before Thursday's 4-1 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford.

"I have been thinking about doing this for a long time," said Pogba.

"It's to give support to all the players and show that black, white, Chinese or whatever, who you are - there is only one race."

"We are hearing things every week," added Pogba. "We keep seeing it in a lot of stadiums again and again. It is ignorance.

"I don't want to be a political guy. I don't want to go through Fifa and [European football's governing body] Uefa. I have done this myself and I know it will make people talk.

"It is to show we are against racism. When people see it, I think it will make them understand some things. It will show them we are all one."