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 Matter logo on their shirts before it was replaced by “No Room for Racism”. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, the lone Black driver in Formula One, has also been a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement with anti-racism gestures before races. CRITICISM OF PROTESTS Critics of the protest, including conservative politicians, say it politicises sport and that they dislike the gesture’s links to the organised element of Black Lives Matter, which some consider a far-left movement.

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England vs Iran: Players will take knee before World Cup game, says Gareth Southgate
2 years, 1 month ago

England vs Iran: Players will take knee before World Cup game, says Gareth Southgate

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 England manager Gareth Southgate has said his team …

FIFA World Cup 2022: England to Take Knee, Harry Kane to Wear One Love Armband Against Iran
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: England to Take Knee, Harry Kane to Wear One Love Armband Against Iran

News 18  

England will take the knee and captain Harry Kane will wear the One Love armband at their opening match of the World Cup against Iran on Monday, manager Gareth Southgate confirmed on Sunday. “We feel this is the biggest and we think it’s a strong statement that will go around the world for young people, in particular, to see that …

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 …

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar

India Today  

FIFA has pleaded with the World Cup teams, urging them to now focus on football instead of dragging ideological or political differences at the 2022 Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samour wrote a letter to 32 participating nations after the teams made several protests on issues ranging from LGBTQI+ rights to the treatment of migrant workers. …

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, 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 …

MARTIN SAMUEL: Taking the knee has served its purpose and outlived its usefulness
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Cricket South Africa orders team to take knee at World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Cricket South Africa orders team to take knee at World Cup

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cricket South Africa ordered its …

T20 World Cup 2021: Decision to take the knee was communicated to us by management, says Virat Kohli
3 years, 2 months 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 …

T20 World Cup 2021: Indian players take the knee before clash against Pakistan
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Indian players take the knee before clash against Pakistan

Firstpost  

The Indian team was making the gesture for the first time. Dubai: The Virat Kohli-led Indian team on Sunday extended their support to the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement by taking the knee before their T20 World Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan. Before the opening duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul walked out to bat, the Indian players were seen …

Romelu Lukaku says football must do more than just take knee to combat racism
3 years, 3 months ago

Romelu Lukaku says football must do more than just take knee to combat racism

Firstpost  

In an interview, Romelu Lukaku questioned the impact of players taking the knee before Premier League matches. London: Romelu Lukaku says football must take “stronger” action in the fight against racism, questioning the impact of players taking the knee before Premier League matches. Lukaku’s Chelsea teammate Marcos Alonso this week explained his decision to stop making the gesture, deciding instead …

Premier League players to continue taking the knee next season
3 years, 4 months ago

Premier League players to continue taking the knee next season

The Hindu  

Players from all 20 Premier League clubs will continue to take the knee ahead of games this season to highlight its opposition to racism, the league said on Tuesday. The Premier League said it "wholeheartedly supported" the decision, adding that players and match officials will continue to wear a No Room For Racism badge on their shirts. Players and staff …

EFL reaffirms support for players taking the knee
3 years, 4 months ago

EFL reaffirms support for players taking the knee

The Hindu  

The English Football League will back any players and staff who want to take the knee during the 2021-22 season, the administrative body for the three divisions below the Premier League said on Tuesday. Several English clubs kneeled before kickoff to protest against racism and inequality throughout last season, a gesture that was booed by some fans. READ: Footballs should …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Why are football teams protesting against Qatar 2022 World Cup?
3 years, 8 months ago

Why are football teams protesting against Qatar 2022 World Cup?

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of qualifiers, Norway, Germany and Netherlands footballers have protested Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers. Footballers are staging on-field protests in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers to highlight Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its human rights record that have been under the spotlight since it was awarded the hosting of next year’s tournament. There have also been protests against …

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 …

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha to stop taking knee before Premier League games
3 years, 10 months ago

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha to stop taking knee before Premier League games

Firstpost  

“Taking the knee is becoming something that we just do now and that’s not enough for me. I’m not going to take the knee, I’m not going to wear Black Lives Matter on the back of my shirt because it feels like it’s a target. London: Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he is going to stop taking a knee …

Sport photos of 2020, part two: England and West Indies take a knee
4 years ago

Sport photos of 2020, part two: England and West Indies take a knee

The Telegraph  

In the second of a 12-part series, we relive the most memorable images of the sporting year with the people who were there Before the first Test of the summer, at the Ageas Bowl in July, cricketers from England and West Indies united in taking the knee. “For me, it was significant personally because finally somebody stood up and made …

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 …

Championship: QPR to take a knee at Millwall in show of support after booing
4 years ago

Championship: QPR to take a knee at Millwall in show of support after booing

The Hindu  

Players from Queens Park Rangers will take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of Tuesday's Championship game at Millwall, manager Mark Warburton said on Monday. Both clubs also said that players would “stand arm-in-arm with each other in a show of solidarity for football's fight against discrimination” before the game kicks off at The Den. …

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 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 …

Players must keep taking a knee to highlight BLM: Onuoha - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 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 …

Taking a knee has become PR stunt, says QPR's Les Ferdinand
4 years, 3 months ago

Taking a knee has become PR stunt, says QPR's Les Ferdinand

The Hindu  

Former England striker Les Ferdinand believes 'taking a knee' in support of the Black Lives Matter cause has become nothing short of a PR stunt and that the real message is being diluted. The Black Lives Matter cause was taken up by Premier League clubs on the resumption of last season following the death of George Floyd, a black man …

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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