US Soccer repeals ban on protests to allow players to take a knee during national anthem
4 years, 6 months ago

US Soccer repeals ban on protests to allow players to take a knee during national anthem

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 Read our privacy policy The US Soccer Federation on Wednesday said it had repealed its requirement that players stand during the national anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement. The policy was adopted in 2017 after US women's national team member Megan Rapinoe took a knee during the playing of the anthem prior to a match in 2016 in solidarity with NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who knelt to call attention to racial injustice. Kaepernick's protest, which sought to highlight racial inequality including police brutality against black people, set off a firestorm of controversy and he never found work again in the NFL after the 2016 season. Several players, including Washington running back Adrian Peterson, have said they plan to take a knee during the playing of the song next season.

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Claim that NFL coaches banned ‘anthem kneeling’ is from a satire website
55 years ago

Claim that NFL coaches banned ‘anthem kneeling’ is from a satire website

Associated Press  

CLAIM: NFL coaches unanimously voted to ban kneeling during the national anthem. THE FACTS: Social media users are sharing a screenshot of a headline falsely claiming that NFL coaches voted to ban players from kneeling during “The Star-Spangled Banner,” a gesture that has been used by professional athletes to protest injustice. “NFL Coaches Unanimously Vote to Ban Anthem Kneeling Permanently,” …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why do footballers take the knee?
2 years, 1 month 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 …

From Iran’s World Cup protest to 1968 Black Power Salute: When athletes spoke truth to power
2 years, 1 month ago

From Iran’s World Cup protest to 1968 Black Power Salute: When athletes spoke truth to power

Firstpost  

Throughout the history of sports, athletes have risked their careers and even their lives to uphold their principles. Throughout the history of sports, athletes have risked their careers and even their lives to Let’s take a closer look at a few famous instances: 1968 Black Power salute Arguably the most famous sports protest in history occurred at the 1968 Olympics …

Joleon Lescott urges Premier League players to continue taking the knee to 'keep an impact'
2 years, 3 months ago

Joleon Lescott urges Premier League players to continue taking the knee to 'keep an impact'

Daily Mail  

Joleon Lescott has urged footballers to continue taking the knee before games. Players in the Premier League performed the gesture before matches this weekend after games were signposted as dedicated 'No Room For Racism' fixtures, after the decision was made to stop doing it every week at the start of the season. Joleon Lescott had urged Premier League players to …

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 …

Premier League: Callum Wilson, Michail Antonio support move to limit ‘taking the knee’
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Callum Wilson, Michail Antonio support move to limit ‘taking the knee’

The Hindu  

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson and West Ham United forward Michail Antonio backed the Premier League’s decision for teams to limit their pre-match anti-racism gesture of “taking the knee” to only some significant games this season. Players took the knee during last weekend’s opening round of matches and the gesture will also be seen during the “No Room for Racism” …

DAN WOOTTON: Premier League captains are right to stop taking the knee
2 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

MARTIN SAMUEL: Taking the knee has served its purpose and outlived its usefulness
2 years, 5 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Taking the knee has served its purpose and outlived its usefulness

Daily Mail  

The cause will never lose its power or meaning but the gesture? Gesture politics, an empty gesture - we're never that happy with the concept of gestures and Premier League captains appear to have decided that this one, taking the knee as a condemnation of racism, has run its course. Erling Haaland and Trent Alexander-Arnold took the knee ahead of …

Premier League clubs could stop taking the knee
2 years, 5 months ago

Premier League clubs could stop taking the knee

Daily Mail  

Premier League captains are set to confirm whether they will continue to take the knee next season - with doubts emerging whether the gesture has the backing of all 20 squads. The Mail on Sunday has discovered that club captains met with the Premier League on Thursday to discuss a number of issues including taking the knee. Premier League clubs …

Eminem kneels during Super Bowl halftime show performance
2 years, 10 months ago

Eminem kneels during Super Bowl halftime show performance

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In a display of defiance …

Olympians Take A Knee Against Racism, Under New Policy Allowing Protests
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympians Take A Knee Against Racism, Under New Policy Allowing Protests

NPR  

Olympians Take A Knee Against Racism, Under New Policy Allowing Protests Enlarge this image toggle caption Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg via Getty Images British women's soccer players took a knee on the first day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, in a protest against discrimination and racism that was quickly reciprocated by their opponents from …

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 …

Texas legislature passes bill forcing sports teams to play national anthem
3 years, 7 months ago

Texas legislature passes bill forcing sports teams to play national anthem

The Independent  

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Thierry Henry: Kneeling debate has diverted attention from racism
3 years, 9 months ago

Thierry Henry: Kneeling debate has diverted attention from racism

The Hindu  

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry said the debate over whether players should take a knee before games has diverted attention from the real issue of addressing racial discrimination. Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha became the first Premier League player this month not to take a knee after he said the meaning of the gesture, which he called "degrading", has been lost. …

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 …

US Soccer council member removed after controversial speech
3 years, 10 months ago

US Soccer council member removed after controversial speech

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation’s Athlete Council removed one of its members Sunday, a day after incendiary comments he made at the federation’s annual general meeting against removing an anti-kneeling policy. “I’m sure I’m going to ruffle some feathers with what I’m about to say, especially given the athletes council that I’m on, but given the evolution of our …

US Soccer removes athletes council member for speaking against repealing anti-kneeling policy
3 years, 10 months ago

US Soccer removes athletes council member for speaking against repealing anti-kneeling policy

Firstpost  

Chicago: The US Football Federation’s athletes council removed one its members Sunday, a day after he made a speech at the federation’s annual general meeting against removing an anti-kneeling policy. “I’m sure I’m going to ruffle some feathers with what I’m about to say, especially given the athletes council that I’m on, but given the evolution of our quote unquote, …

U.S. Olympic leaders say American athletes won’t be punished for protests
4 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Olympic leaders say American athletes won’t be punished for protests

LA Times  

John Carlos, left, and Tommie Smith pose for a photo in front of statue that honors their iconic, black-gloved protest at the 1968 Olympic Games, on the campus of San Jose State University. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee heeded calls from American athletes, announcing Thursday that it won’t sanction them for raising their fists or kneeling on the medals …

Millwall fans boo as players take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter
4 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Players must keep taking a knee to highlight BLM: Onuoha - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Players must keep taking a knee to highlight BLM: Onuoha - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Players kneeling before games in support of the Black Lives Matter movement will ensure that it remains a topic of conversation and help bring about change, said former Queens Park Rangers defender Nedum Onuoha. Former England striker Les Ferdinand said last week that taking a knee had become nothing short of a PR stunt and that the real message was …

Cowboys players ponder kneeling during national anthem
4 years, 4 months ago

Cowboys players ponder kneeling during national anthem

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott wants his teammates on the Dallas Cowboys to decide for themselves whether to protest during the national anthem. Owner Jerry Jones hasn’t said in so many words, but it appears his hard-line stance requiring players to stand during the anthem has eased amid a national reckoning over racial justice. When the Cowboys open the season …

MLS Condemns 'Appalling' Abuse against FC Dallas and Nashville SC Players Who Took The Knee
4 years, 4 months ago

MLS Condemns 'Appalling' Abuse against FC Dallas and Nashville SC Players Who Took The Knee

News 18  

Major League Soccer on Thursday condemned fan abuse against FC Dallas and Nashville SC players who kneeled during the national anthem and reiterated their support for those that opt to peacefully protest against social injustice. “As we have stated consistently, Major League Soccer supports players and staff who protest peacefully on behalf of equality and social justice,” the league said …

NBA: LeBron James Not Bothered About Losing Donald Trump as Viewer Amid Kneeling Criticism
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: LeBron James Not Bothered About Losing Donald Trump as Viewer Amid Kneeling Criticism

News 18  

LeBron James has said he has no qualms about losing US President Donald Trump as a viewer as the Los Angeles Lakers forward defended NBA players for kneeling in protest before games. Trump told Fox News that he switches off the game when he sees players kneel, describing it as "disgraceful" and "not acceptable". "I really don't think the basketball …

Players Take a Knee in Support of Black Lives Matter Movement as NBA Restarts in Florida 'Bubble'
4 years, 5 months ago

Players Take a Knee in Support of Black Lives Matter Movement as NBA Restarts in Florida 'Bubble'

News 18  

The NBA relaunched its coronavirus-hit season on Thursday, with players taking a knee during the US national anthem in a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement. pic.twitter.com/1WImoaHBsQ— NBA July 31, 2020 "It's an opportunity to use this platform to spread a lot of positives, a lot of love throughout the course of the whole world," Lakers star …

Trump threatens US sports leagues with one-man boycott if players take a knee
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump threatens US sports leagues with one-man boycott if players take a knee

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The president criticised athletes and coaches for using the gesture to protest perceived police …

Lewis Hamilton hits out at F1 as drivers are rushed through taking the knee before Hungarian GP
4 years, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton hits out at F1 as drivers are rushed through taking the knee before Hungarian GP

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton hit out at the disorganisation of Formula One chiefs after drivers were only given a small amount of time to 'take the knee' before the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Formula One had further issues with their attempts to show solidarity against racism After being given a short space of time to 'take the knee', some drivers were …

NWSL: Players can stay in locker rooms when national anthem is played
4 years, 6 months ago

NWSL: Players can stay in locker rooms when national anthem is played

The Hindu  

When the NWSL Challenge Cup kicked off, the focus was on everything but football. Recognising individual agency in how a player chooses to observe the rendition of the national anthem, the NWSL said in a statement, "The NWSL stands behind every player, official and staff member. Chicago Red Stars and USWNT teammates Julie Ertz and Casey Short were the focus …

Taking a knee: Why are NFL players protesting and when did they start to kneel?
4 years, 6 months ago

Taking a knee: Why are NFL players protesting and when did they start to kneel?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Carson thinks Trump will ‘get there’ on athletes kneeling
4 years, 6 months ago

Carson thinks Trump will ‘get there’ on athletes kneeling

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem, though Trump has shown no signs of softening, tweeting over the weekend that he would not watch soccer or football if players don’t stand for the national anthem. …

FIFA urges 'tolerance' after Donald Trump's anthem kneeling rebuke
4 years, 6 months ago

FIFA urges 'tolerance' after Donald Trump's anthem kneeling rebuke

The Hindu  

FIFA appealed on Monday for “tolerance, mutual respect and common sense” after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced the annulment of a policy that required soccer players to stand during the national anthem. Trump retweeted a tweet by Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, who wrote- “I’d rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that won’t …

USA president Donald Trump says he will stop watching NFL, soccer matches if players continue to kneel during national anthem
4 years, 6 months ago

USA president Donald Trump says he will stop watching NFL, soccer matches if players continue to kneel during national anthem

Firstpost  

Trump has been a vocal critic of players kneeling during the anthem, previously tweeting that NFL players who did so were “disrespecting our Country & our Flag”. United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. “I won’t be watching much …

IOC's stance of banning athletes from taking a knee a 'clear breach of human rights', says Global Athlete
4 years, 6 months ago

IOC's stance of banning athletes from taking a knee a 'clear breach of human rights', says Global Athlete

Firstpost  

The stance of the IOC in potentially banning athletes who kneel in support of anti-racism protests is a breach of human rights, the Global Athlete movement said on Sunday. The stance of the International Olympic Committee in potentially banning athletes who kneel in support of anti-racism protests is a breach of human rights, the Global Athlete movement said on Sunday. …

U.S. Soccer president addresses repeal of anthem policy
4 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Soccer president addresses repeal of anthem policy

Associated Press  

U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone apologized Saturday for the federation’s lack of leadership in the fight against racism as she addressed its decision to repeal a policy that required players to stand during the national anthem. The federation’s board of directors voted earlier this week to repeal the rule, adopted in 2017 after national team player Megan Rapinoe kneeled …

U.S. Soccer says it will allow protests during anthem
4 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Soccer says it will allow protests during anthem

The Hindu  

The U.S. Soccer Federation on Wednesday said it had repealed its requirement that players stand during the national anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement. The policy was adopted in 2017 after U.S. women's national team member Megan Rapinoe took a knee during the playing of the anthem prior to a match in …

U.S. Soccer repeals ban on kneeling during national anthem
4 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Soccer repeals ban on kneeling during national anthem

LA Times  

American soccer star Megan Rapinoe kneels next to teammates during the national anthem at an exhibition game on Sept. 18, 2016. U.S. Soccer’s board of directors has voted to repeal a 2017 policy that required national team players to stand during the national anthem, a rule adopted after Megan Rapinoe knelt in support of Colin Kaepernick. We can do more …

United States' Major League Soccer reiterates support for protests during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

United States' Major League Soccer reiterates support for protests during national anthem

Firstpost  

Major League Soccer said on Tuesday it would make no changes to its longstanding policy of supporting peaceful protests by players or staff during the pre-game playing of the US national anthem. “Major League Soccer stands by the ideals of freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protest that are the hallmarks of the United States and Canada,” the …

MLS reiterates support for protests during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

MLS reiterates support for protests during national anthem

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer said on Tuesday it would make no changes to its longstanding policy of supporting peaceful protests by players or staff during the pre-game playing of the U.S. national anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the anthem in 2016 to call attention to racial inequality and police brutality and has not been signed by …

U.S. Soccer Lifts Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Soccer Lifts Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem

NPR  

U.S. Soccer Lifts Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem Enlarge this image toggle caption John Bazemore/AP John Bazemore/AP The U.S. Soccer Federation has repealed the league's three-year-old ban on kneeling during the national anthem, amid nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice sparked by the killing of George Floyd. Earlier this week the U.S. Women's National Team Players Association …

US Soccer Federation to reconsider national anthem policy as women's team demands for its removal
4 years, 7 months ago

US Soccer Federation to reconsider national anthem policy as women's team demands for its removal

Firstpost  

The United States Soccer Federation will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to consider repealing a policy requiring national team players to stand during the national anthem. Chicago: The US women’s national team wants the US Soccer Federation to repeal the anthem policy it instituted after Megan Rapinoe started kneeling during the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The US women’s team also …

U.S. Soccer to review 'no kneeling' anthem policy
4 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Soccer to review 'no kneeling' anthem policy

The Hindu  

The United States Soccer Federation is considering scrapping a rule which bans players from kneeling during the national anthem, ESPN reported on Monday. Kaepernick's kneeling protest has become an emblematic expression of solidarity adopted during the recent demonstrations across the United States and around the world since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. READ| Players from …

Trump denounces kneeling as 'disrespecting our country & our flag' as he questions Roger Goodell
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump denounces kneeling as 'disrespecting our country & our flag' as he questions Roger Goodell

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump took to Twitter late Sunday to question Roger Goodell's claims that the NFL was wrong to oppose Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protests against police brutality, insisting any such demonstrations are still deeply 'disrespectful'. Donald Trump took to Twitter late Sunday to question Roger Goodell's claims that the NFL was wrong to oppose former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protests …

Michael Jordan says ‘this is a tipping point’ for racism in society
4 years, 7 months ago

Michael Jordan says ‘this is a tipping point’ for racism in society

CNN  

CNN — Michael Jordan has spoken out about the damage racial injustice has caused to the African-American community. Last week, the former Chicago Bulls star pledged – alongside Nike’s Jordan Brand – to donate $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations dedicated to promoting social justice. We have encountered racism to be somewhat acceptable in certain circles.” Meanwhile, …

'No kneeling!' US President Donald Trump renews criticism of protests during national anthem
4 years, 7 months ago

'No kneeling!' US President Donald Trump renews criticism of protests during national anthem

Firstpost  

The kneeling pose, popularised by NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, has become a symbol of the fight for racial justice in the United States. President Donald Trump on Friday lobbed barbs at protesters who kneel during the national anthem, after NFL quarterback Drew Brees apologised for remarks he made about the practice. Brees said this week he would “never agree with …

'We were wrong': NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regrets stance on player protests, condemns racism
4 years, 7 months ago

'We were wrong': NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regrets stance on player protests, condemns racism

Firstpost  

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league made mistakes in not listening to players, in a video on Friday denouncing racism in the United States amid widespread protests over police brutality against black people. National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league made mistakes in not listening to players, in a video on Friday denouncing racism in the United …

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says
4 years, 7 months ago

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says

NPR  

NFL On Kneeling Players' Protests: 'We Were Wrong,' Commissioner Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the NFL admits that "we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest." The statement, made in a video over Twitter, comes a …

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