Premier League clubs are considering discontinuing the gesture of taking the knee next season after the England Lionesses decided to stop doing so. This comes amid a growing division within anti-racism campaigners regarding the gesture's significance. The Premier League plans to consult club captains before making a decision at the annual pre-season meeting. Kick It Out has supported the Lionesses' decision, while Fare argues it remains a powerful symbol, especially in the Premier League, where more than a third of players are black. The gesture has been reduced recently, only occurring at select matches.
Premier League clubs could follow the England Lionesses in stopping taking the knee next season amid growing division among anti-racism campaigners over the merits of the symbolic gesture.
The Professional Footballers' Association is also understood to be supporting England's players, indicating a shift in opinion towards the gesture's effectiveness.
Taking the knee was scaled back in the Premier League last season and only took place before the first and last league games of the season.
Fare insists that taking the knee remains a powerful symbol, particularly important in the Premier League where over a third of players are black.
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