Players from all 20 Premier League clubs say they will continue to take the knee as a symbol of their "unity against all forms of racism".

The Premier League "wholeheartedly support" the decision that has been made.

A 'No Room For Racism' sleeve badge will also be worn by players and match officials on their shirts.

The opening game of the season sees newly promoted Brentford host Arsenal on Friday, 13 August.

In February, Brentford announced they would no longer be participating in the gesture as the West London club felt it had lost the required impact.

However, it is understood Brentford players have agreed to take part.

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha also said earlier this year that players "should stand tall", and reiterated his view that taking the knee was "degrading".

Players began taking the knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement after the Premier League's 100-day hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic in June 2020.

In a statement, the players said: "We feel now, more than ever, it is important for us to continue to take the knee as a symbol of our unity against all forms of racism.

"We remain resolutely committed to our singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect and equal opportunities for all."

Richard Masters, Premier League chief executive, said they would continue to work with clubs, players and football partners to bring about "tangible change" and remove "inequality" from the game.

Following England's penalty shootout defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were racially abused online after missing penalties.

There was also booing as England players took the knee in the run-up to the tournament this summer

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No. Don't make it the norm, else it will lose its value

kayuseful:
No. Don't make it the norm, else it will lose its value

The players are happy to comply, I think

Mangekyo:


The players are happy to comply, I think

Yes, notwithstanding, it's getting stale.

It doesn't mean racist abuse will stop
It will only keep reminding blacks that they are always victims

nonsense

kayuseful:

Yes, notwithstanding, it's getting stale.

It doesn't mean racist abuse will stop
It will only keep reminding blacks that they are always victims

Yeah true

taking d knee don't stop racism, it doesn't get racist punished n it doesn't even act as a way to reduce it
the action is just creating awareness dt d league is against it BT the league itself is doing nothing about stopping it

More important is that you should respect all the footballer including black. I dont want to see any white abuse black player on Twitter.

All this is unnecessary cos it's hypocrisy..

Even some of the players that would take the knee would still involve in racism before the season ends

is nice

If you like bend the knee, racism will never stop as long as these white folks feel like they're God & are doing us favours

Hmmmm

This taking a knee thing has lost it sauce.

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What's the essence of taking a knee
When the racial abuse is on an increase.

Hmmm

Good..

Monogamy:


All this is unnecessary cos it's hypocrisy..

Even some of the players that would take the knee would still involve in racism before the season ends

Hypocrisy you said
Do you mean the same Hypocrisy that was displayed by abba Kyari?

Racism is like an incurable diseases on earth.

kayuseful:

Yes, notwithstanding, it's getting stale.

It doesn't mean racist abuse will stop
It will only keep reminding blacks that they are always victims

racism is more than what we call it. hatred is a deep pandemic eating up the fabrics of man kind.

stopping will make it more like a child's play before the perpetrators of racism, the only way it will sink is when it becomes stale to those enjoying the act.

those players are out for war on behalf of the victims who don't have a platform. this is right on the door step of the queen, all they are doing is till the message sinks.

they don't want to wait for another administrative victim then return to their knees.

BigDick70inch:
Rubbish!!!
Consistent kneeling without action is trash.......

Black referees.......sud be giving chances to refer match in premier league......and then crucial/important matches in world cup too......

No one.......sud remind me of blunders Ooo......white refs have committed all errors in football.......but they still get chosen.....

the more reason they don't want to stop, until they achieve all this you mention. we don't know other administrative and paper work going on underground.

Monogamy:


All this is unnecessary cos it's hypocrisy..

Even some of the players that would take the knee would still involve in racism before the season ends

jaeyking:
What's the essence of taking a knee
When the racial abuse is on an increase.

just the typical way a Nigerian would reason.

Fryzi:
If you like bend the knee, racism will never stop as long as these white folks feel like they're God & are doing us favours

until you change your orientation of being inferior, stand your ground to their face, when they discriminate you make them look less of a nuisance that won't stop.

When will nta start showing epl?

Mangekyo:

The players are happy to comply, I think

not all players because d knee changes nothing...

Arsenal is back to the top....what a comeback

Congratulations to All Arsenal fans

Fryzi:
If you like bend the knee, racism will never stop as long as these white folks feel like they're God & are doing us favours

Of course they’re doing us favors most of the time, blacks are just dependent race that’s the reason for the inferiority complexes.

Not necessarily

Where does taking the knee in sport come from?

American footballer Colin Kaepernick took the knee during the national anthem before a match in 2016.
He said he could not stand to show pride in the flag of a country that oppressed black people.

The anti-racist statement has since become a prominent symbol in sport and during protests.

It has been a feature of Black Lives Matter protests, including those following the murder of George Floyd

Rather than demonstrating opposition to racism and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, it has been argued that kneeling actually shows support for a campaigning organisation also called Black Lives Matter.
But Gareth Southgate said the England team's actions were not in support of the Black Lives Matter organisation.
He said: "We have got a situation where some people seem to think it is a political stand that they don't agree with.
That is not the reason the players are doing it.
We are supporting each other."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said people should be "free to show... how much they condemn racism in any way they choose".
But he was criticised by Labour for stopping short of condemning fans who booed the England team.

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