England Players Again Take the Knee… For Three Seconds, in World Cup Match Against USMNT
- Post AuthorBy Henry Wolff
- Post DateFri Nov 25 2022
Gareth Southgate’s England players had taken the knee, very briefly, in their opening game at the 2022 World Cup against Iran. Moments before kick-off, the Three Lions knelt for two, perhaps three seconds, making a statement about “inclusivity” as a demonstration against discrimination and racism. England returned to taking the knee in their World Cup opener after ditching the gesture in their two previous games – Nations League qualifying matches against Germany and Italy in September.
England on Friday evening once again took the knee, again briefly, before kick-off in their second group stage match against the USMNT. {snip}
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England coach Southgate has insisted that his players would be taking up their stance in Qatar, telling reporters, “We feel we should. We think it’s a strong statement that will go around the world, especially for young people, that is important.” {snip}
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WATCH: England soccer team takes the knee for Black Lives Matter while the USA remains standing moments before kickoff
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- Post TagsBlack Lives Matter, Britain, Race and Sports