“We’ve discussed taking a knee. We feel we should do it. It’s what we’ve supported as a team and have done for a long time.”indicated the DT Gareth Southgate.
Why do England players kneel at the World Cup?
The English team has kneeled since 2020 as part of an initiative against racism after the death of the African-American George Floyd. The players of the premier league They did the same for more than a year before the decision was made for the 2022-2023 season to save the gesture for specific moments.
With a worldwide audience that will see them in QatarEngland have decided to take a knee to make the most of their platform. “It’s what we stand for as a team and have done for a long time”said Southgate November 20th.
“We feel that this is the biggest stage and we believe that it is a strong statement that will go around the world so that young people, in particular, see that inclusion is very important”he added.
The “Three Lions” had taken a knee in 33 consecutive games, after their return to action after the shutdown for COVID-19 that stopped football all over the world.
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