England players to take a knee at Euro 2020 despite fans' booing
3 years, 6 months ago

England players to take a knee at Euro 2020 despite fans' booing

India TV News  

England players will take a knee at the European Championship despite fearing an adverse reaction after the anti-racism gesture was booed by their own fans before a warm-up game against Austria. England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who was on the bench for Wednesday’s match, said he was left “confused and disappointed” by the jeering. “I think I was just happy that the boos got cancelled out by the fans cheering in the end, but I don’t think it’s a great situation, especially for us players,” said Phillips, who is Black. “The team spoke about it together and we came up with the conclusion that, regardless of what goes on around, we’re still going to participate in the kneeling and I think that’s a great idea.” The final warmup match before Euro 2020 — against Romania on Sunday — is also being played in the northeast town of Middlesbrough. “We’re united on that as a full team.” Players started taking a knee last year as part of calls to eradicate racial injustice in society following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

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England's battle against the Danes ends in a stalemate after Three Lions struggled to draw ahead in tense Euros clash in Frankfurt - as William, WAGs and millions at home cheered on Southgate's men
6 months ago

England's battle against the Danes ends in a stalemate after Three Lions struggled to draw ahead in tense Euros clash in Frankfurt - as William, WAGs and millions at home cheered on Southgate's men

Daily Mail  

England's battle against Denmark ended in a 1-1 stalemate after the Three Lions failed to roar in their second Euros clash tonight - as Prince William, an army of WAGs and millions more back home cheered on Gareth Southgate's men in vain. Prince William celebrated wildly when England scored early on but he looked far from impressed by the end …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why do footballers take the knee?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why do footballers take the knee?

The Hindu  

England’s players have taken the knee before all their matches in the group stage of the FIFA Qatar World Cup. SPREAD OF MOVEMENT The Black Lives Matter cause was taken up by Premier League clubs in 2020 after the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. England’s top-flight clubs wore the Black Lives …

Gareth Southgate confirms England WILL take the knee before kick-off in World Cup opener
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Southgate confirms England WILL take the knee before kick-off in World Cup opener

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate confirmed on Sunday that his England players will take the knee ahead of their World Cup opener against Iran on Monday. Sportsmail revealed last month that England's senior leadership group were undecided on whether they would take the knee in Qatar having been allowed to make the decision by manager Gareth Southgate. The England players will take the …

Why English football needs the knee
2 years, 4 months ago

Why English football needs the knee

Al Jazeera  

The Premier League kicked off earlier this month. On the one hand are players like England-born Ivory Coast international Wilfred Zaha, who stopped taking the knee last year in the Premier League, where he plays for Crystal Palace. But on the other hand, many players, like Birmingham City captain Troy Deeney, believe that the practice of taking the knee must …

DAN WOOTTON: Premier League captains are right to stop taking the knee
2 years, 4 months ago

DAN WOOTTON: Premier League captains are right to stop taking the knee

Daily Mail  

Are we ready to admit yet that the world went a little bit mad back in the summer of 2020? England players take the knee ahead of their match against Denmark at Wembley Stadium in 2020 Pictured: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool takes a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement Of course, it was only a matter of …

Premier League on players taking a knee: EPL statement and all you need to know
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League on players taking a knee: EPL statement and all you need to know

The Hindu  

Premier League won’t be taking the knee before the start of every match in the upcoming 2022-23 season but will do it on important days and “significant moments.” All the Premier League captains issued a joint statement where they agreed that their respective teams would be taking the knee ahead of their opening match. The gesture started in June 2020 …

England fans chant 'you racist b******* you know what you are' during the Hungarian national anthem
2 years, 6 months ago

England fans chant 'you racist b******* you know what you are' during the Hungarian national anthem

Daily Mail  

England fans taunted 'racist' Hungary supporters ahead of kick-off for their Nations League clash on Tuesday night. During the Hungarian national anthem, the Three Lions' supporters loudly drowned out their opponents, as they sang 'you racist b*******, you know what you are'. Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham were among players subjected to racial abuse during England's 4-0 victory over Hungary …

T20 World Cup 2021: Decision to take the knee was communicated to us by management, says Virat Kohli
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Decision to take the knee was communicated to us by management, says Virat Kohli

Firstpost  

Kohli’s men took the knee in support of the movement that began with the death of African-American George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in the USA. Dubai: India captain Virat Kohli said the team’s gesture of taking the knee in support of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement before the T20 World Cup game against Pakistan was …

This is what we must do after the vile racist abuse of England players
3 years, 5 months ago

This is what we must do after the vile racist abuse of England players

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One reason why so many people have been swept up in the …

Euro 2020: England Fans Slammed for Disrespectful Behaviour During Germany Clash
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: England Fans Slammed for Disrespectful Behaviour During Germany Clash

News 18  

The Euro 2020 Round of 16 treated fans the world over with some exciting and jaw-dropping moments. pic.twitter.com/Ojm2sz3WP1— Tim Walker June 29, 2021 Although the excitement before the match seems palpable, several users took to the comments section to condemn the fans’ unruly behaviour. I'm so embarrassed.— Moog June 29, 2021 Gareth Southgate’s men booked a place in the Euro …

Vaughan supports English fans booing German anthem at Euro, twitterati disagree
3 years, 5 months ago

Vaughan supports English fans booing German anthem at Euro, twitterati disagree

Hindustan Times  

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan is known for expressing his opinions on Twitter and it sometimes goes beyond the realm of the sport he played. On Wednesday, Vaughan took to Twitter and expressed his feelings about the English fans booing the German national anthem before the start of play in the Euro 2020 round of 16 clash. General view …

Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister
3 years, 6 months ago

Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister

The Hindu  

Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in its campaign against racial injustice. That's a step further than what Prime Minister Boris Johnson's stance has been, saying he doesn't want to see England fans booing players who do it, though he hasn't come out in support of taking a knee. READ | Patel …

Euro 2020: Sportsmail's experts run the rule over England's victory over Croatia
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Sportsmail's experts run the rule over England's victory over Croatia

Daily Mail  

With a 1-0 win, England got their Euro 2020 campaign off to a great start ahead of Friday's big game against Scotland at Wembley. Raheem Sterling's second-half goal, assisted by Kalvin Phillips, made sure the Three Lions grabbed maximum points in their opening Group D game, but just how good were they? Here, Sportsmail's experts give their opinions… England roared …

Priti Patel says fans have right to boo England team for ‘gesture politics’ of taking the knee
3 years, 6 months ago

Priti Patel says fans have right to boo England team for ‘gesture politics’ of taking the knee

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Football fans have a right to boo the England team for …

Euro 2020: England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team

India TV News  

Sections of fans at Wembley Stadium booed England players for taking a knee before the European Championship game against Croatia on Sunday. “Everybody should cheer for England,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a short time later at the G7 Summit, while not saying if he would take a knee if he was a player. Some England fans claim taking …

England’s footballers should not take the knee, says Priti Patel
3 years, 6 months ago

England’s footballers should not take the knee, says Priti Patel

The Telegraph  

Priti Patel has suggested England’s footballers should not take the knee as she labelled it "gesture politics". Asked about the England team taking the knee, Ms Patel told GB News: "I just don't support people participating in that type of gesture, gesture politics, to a certain extent, as well." Asked whether England fans were right to boo the national team, …

England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team
3 years, 6 months ago

England players booed for taking a knee despite plea by team

Associated Press  

LONDON — Sections of fans at Wembley Stadium booed England players for taking a knee before the European Championship game against Croatia on Sunday. “Everybody should cheer for England,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a short time later at the G7 Summit, while not saying if he would take a knee if he was a player. Some England fans …

Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling gives England win over Croatia; Wembley fans boo hosts for taking knee
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling gives England win over Croatia; Wembley fans boo hosts for taking knee

Firstpost  

Winger Raheem Sterling’s goal — his first in a tournament in his 13th match through four competitions — gave England a 1-0 win over Croatia on Sunday in its opening Euro 2020 game. The winger’s goal — his first in a tournament in his 13th match through four competitions — gave England a 1-0 win over Croatia on Sunday in …

England fans boo taking of the knee before first Euro 2020 game against Croatia
3 years, 6 months ago

England fans boo taking of the knee before first Euro 2020 game against Croatia

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Some England fans booed the players' anti-racism gesture …

EURO Cup 2020: England fans boo players taking knee against Croatia
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO Cup 2020: England fans boo players taking knee against Croatia

The Hindu  

Some England fans booed the team again on Sunday for taking a knee before kicking off the team's European Championship opener against Croatia at Wembley. The scattered disapproval around the stadium for the anti-racism gesture was quickly drowned out by other fans applauding the England team, which included four Black players. England coach Gareth Southgate said Saturday the booing was …

EURO 2020: Czech Republic decides not to take a knee at European Championship
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: Czech Republic decides not to take a knee at European Championship

The Hindu  

The Czech Republic team will not take a knee as an anti-racism gesture before the kick-off of its European Championship matches, it said on Sunday. RELATED| "We want to fully concentrate on football and the sports side of things," head coach Jaroslav Silhavy said in a statement. RELATED| The Czech Football Association's president Petr Fousek said he "wholeheartedly" agreed with …

Euro 2020: English FA implores fans not to boo players who 'take a knee'
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: English FA implores fans not to boo players who 'take a knee'

The Hindu  

The Football Association has issued a statement asking England fans to respect the right of players to "take a knee" as a protest against racial injustice, and not boo them before matches at the European Championship. England players were booed by some fans before two recent friendlies when they knelt - a protest borrowed from American NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick …

Booing of anti-racism gesture reinforces need to take a knee
3 years, 6 months ago

Booing of anti-racism gesture reinforces need to take a knee

Associated Press  

BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — What should be the perfect opening to England’s European Championship campaign — in its home stadium on a scorching summer afternoon — instead carries an element of trepidation about the reception the players will receive from their own fans. “Honestly, it’s something I didn’t even really want to speak on,” England forward Raheem Sterling said at the …

Anti-racism Knee Gesture Casts Controversy Over Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Anti-racism Knee Gesture Casts Controversy Over Euro 2020

News 18  

Football’s European Championship kicks off on Friday with the 24 teams’ battle for glory accompanied by off-field conflict over the anti-racism gesture of “taking the knee”. Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban defended fans in Budapest for reacting this week to an “unintelligible” gesture for their culture. “It’s not something on behalf of our black players I wanted to hear …

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euro 2020

The Hindu  

The European Championship kicks off on Friday with the 24 teams' battle for glory accompanied by off-field conflict over the anti-racism gesture of "taking the knee". Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban defended fans in Budapest for reacting this week to an "unintelligible" gesture for their culture. England manager Gareth Southgate, however, has been supportive and participating in the gesture …

Gordon Brown calls on Boris Johnson to back England players
3 years, 6 months ago

Gordon Brown calls on Boris Johnson to back England players

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson today insisted he supports 'peaceful protest' and urged England fans not to boo footballers for 'taking the knee' - despite one of his own ministers warning the gesture is 'creating new divisions'. The Prime Minister respects the rights of all people to peacefully protest and make their feeling known about injustices.’ The spokesman added: ‘I think the Prime …

Most European fans back players kneeling against racism
3 years, 6 months ago

Most European fans back players kneeling against racism

The Hindu  

A majority of football supporters around nine European nations support professional players taking a knee ahead of matches as an anti-racism gesture, according to a new survey. The YouGov survey of 4,500 fans in nine countries showed support strongest in Portugal, where 79 per cent backed the gesture, followed by Italy, Spain and Germany. READ| Denmark raises crowd size, lifts …

Scotland confirm they will NOT take the knee at Euro 2020 after manager Steve Clarke held a meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

Scotland confirm they will NOT take the knee at Euro 2020 after manager Steve Clarke held a meeting

Daily Mail  

Scotland have confirmed they will not take the knee at Euro 2020 and will instead continue to take a stand against racism. There had been talk of Steve Clarke's squad, joining England in a show of solidarity by taking the knee ahead of next Friday's game at Wembley. A statement read: 'The Scotland Men's National Team will continue to take …

UEFA back the FA and demand fans show respect to teams taking the knee at the European Championships
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA back the FA and demand fans show respect to teams taking the knee at the European Championships

Daily Mail  

The FA have received significant backing from UEFA in their battle to ensure that England's players can take the knee without being booed, with the organisers of the European Championship urging fans to show respect. UEFA have backed the FA and urged fans to respect teams and players for taking the knee England players were booed by their own fans …

Fans booing players taking a knee shows racism still a problem: Henderson
3 years, 6 months ago

Fans booing players taking a knee shows racism still a problem: Henderson

Hindustan Times  

England midfielder Jordan Henderson said fans who booed players for taking a knee before matches proved racism is still an issue and that the team will continue to take a stand during the European Championship. Liverpool's Jordan Henderson stretches There were jeers from a small section of spectators at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough when players took the knee before …

England players are 'role models', Southgate says as kneeling row simmers
3 years, 6 months ago

England players are 'role models', Southgate says as kneeling row simmers

The Hindu  

Gareth Southgate says his England players are "role models" as a row simmered over the team's decision to take the knee at Euro 2020 to highlight the issue of racial injustice. Premier League players have been going down on one knee before kick-off since George Floyd, who was black, was killed by a white police officer in the United States …

England football team again booed by fans for taking a knee
3 years, 6 months ago

England football team again booed by fans for taking a knee

The Hindu  

Some England fans booed the team again Sunday for taking a knee before kicking off a warm-up game for the European Championship. The scattered disapproval around the stadium for the anti-racism gesture was quickly countered by other fans applauding the England team, which included six Black players including captain Marcus Rashford. READ| England players to take the knee at Euro …

Euro 2020: England players to take the knee at Euro 2020, says Gareth Southgate
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: England players to take the knee at Euro 2020, says Gareth Southgate

The Hindu  

England players will take a knee at the European Championship despite fearing an adverse reaction after the anti-racism gesture was booed by their fans before a warm-up game against Austria. RELATED| “I think I was just happy that the boos got cancelled out by the fans cheering in the end, but I don’t think it’s a great situation, especially for …

England players booed by home crowd for anti-racism gesture in 1-0 win vs Austria | Watch highlights
3 years, 6 months ago

England players booed by home crowd for anti-racism gesture in 1-0 win vs Austria | Watch highlights

India TV News  

England and Austria players took a knee before their warmup match and it was met with a mixture of loud boos and applause in a late 1-0 win over Austria in Middlesbrough, UK. It was the first time an England side has made the anti-racism gesture in front of a home crowd. We are supporting each other.” Jordan Henderson, picked …

England discussing anti-racism gesture, says manager Southgate
3 years, 9 months ago

England discussing anti-racism gesture, says manager Southgate

The Hindu  

England’s leadership team will discuss whether to take a knee as an anti-racism gesture before Thursday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against San Marino, manager Gareth Southgate said. The pre-match gesture has been a part of England’s Premier League and lower-tier English Football League games since football resumed after the COVID-19 shutdown last June. However, some within the game have said …

Swansea City to Investigate Booing as Players Take Knee: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Swansea City to Investigate Booing as Players Take Knee: Report

News 18  

Swansea City will launch an investigation after boos were heard outside their Liberty Stadium on Wednesday while players were taking a knee as part of English football’s anti-racism campaign, the BBC reported. Fans were not allowed to attend Swansea’s Championship game against Reading due to COVID-19 restrictions but the sound of jeers and horns could be heard from outside the …

Millwall fans respectfully observe players taking a knee
4 years ago

Millwall fans respectfully observe players taking a knee

Associated Press  

LONDON — Three days after jeering teams who took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, fans of English soccer club Millwall respectfully observed the same gesture made by players before another match in the second-tier Championship. Upon entering the stadium ahead of their team’s home game against Queens Park Rangers, Millwall’s supporters received a printed statement …

English FA to investigate booing of players taking a knee - football news - sportstar
4 years ago

English FA to investigate booing of players taking a knee - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

England's Football Association will investigate the booing by fans of players taking a knee at games at Millwall and Colchester at the weekend, the governing body said in a statement on Monday. Players in England have been taking a knee before matches since June in support of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, which spread around the world following protests over …

Millwall 'dismayed and saddened' after fans boo players taking knee - Sportstar
4 years ago

Millwall 'dismayed and saddened' after fans boo players taking knee - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Millwall said it was “dismayed and saddened” on Sunday after its supporters booed players taking a knee to oppose racism before a Championship match on Saturday, and promised to work on the matter with Kick It Out and others. “Millwall Football Club was dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturdays game,” the club said in a statement. Players in …

Fans jeer as players take a knee in English soccer match
4 years ago

Fans jeer as players take a knee in English soccer match

Associated Press  

Fans attending an English second-tier match between host Millwall and Derby on Saturday jeered as players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. “The club does an enormous amount of work on anti-racism and the club do a lot of work in the community and there is some really positive stuff,” said Millwall manager Gary Rowett, …

Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter
4 years ago

Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millwall fans booed as their players took the …

FA Condemns Millwall Fans for Booing Players as They Take a Knee
4 years ago

FA Condemns Millwall Fans for Booing Players as They Take a Knee

News 18  

England’s FA has condemned fans of London club Millwall for booing as players from their team and visitors on Saturday. Video footage of the start of the game contained loud booing from the 2,000 fans inside Millwall’s ‘The Den’ stadium as the players took the knee. In response, the FA said in a statement: “The FA supports all players and …

EFL Championship: Taking knee before matches 'will not bring about change,' says QPR director Les Ferdinand
4 years, 3 months ago

EFL Championship: Taking knee before matches 'will not bring about change,' says QPR director Les Ferdinand

Firstpost  

Ferdinand was responding to criticism that neither players from QPR nor opponents Coventry took the knee prior to their game on Friday. London: Taking the knee before football matches is not going to change attitudes to racism only actions will, Les Ferdinand, director of football at English second-tier side Queens Park Rangers said on Monday. Taking the knee will not …

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