Premier League footballers will stop taking the knee at the start of every game this season, it’s been confirmed this morning.
The captains of the 20 Premier League clubs have instead decided to take the knee at ‘specific moments’, in a bid to ‘amplify the message that racism has no place in football or society’.
The league said in a statement: “The Premier League supports the players’ decision and, alongside the clubs, will use these opportunities to elevate anti-racism messaging as part of the League’s No Room for Racism Action Plan.”
There will be some occasions when players take the knee, including this weekend’s opening fixtures, at dedicated No Room for Racism matches in October and March, the Boxing Day fixtures after the World Cup and the last day of the season, as well as at the FA and EFL cup finals.
The Premier League captains added: “We have decided to select significant moments to take the knee during the season to highlight our unity against all forms of racism and in so doing we continue to show solidarity for a common cause.
“We remain resolutely committed to eradicate racial prejudice, and to bring about an inclusive society with respect and equal opportunities for all.”
