Premier League players to take a knee before matches over next two weekends as part of No Room For Racism

Premier League players will take a knee before matches over the next two weekends as part of the 'No Room For Racism' initiative. It was agreed before the season that teams would stop taking a knee before every game and would instead choose significant moments, such as Boxing Day fixtures and cup finals.

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»We continue to work hard to address discrimination and improve opportunities within the game, in line with our No Room for Racism action plan. «We know more can be done to remove barriers to make football more inclusive and that football will benefit from greater diversity across all areas of the sport.» Walker a doubt for World Cup after injury Ballon d'Or predictions: No De Bruyne, Haaland in top five All matches in the Premier League over the next two weekends will display No Room For Racism messaging.

Darren Moore, the chair of the Premier League's Black Participants' Advisory Group (BPAG), added: «In my time as chair of BPAG, I have seen a lot of significant changes and progress in tackling discrimination and creating more opportunities across the game. »I think it is fantastic players are continuing to take the knee to show a united front against racism.

The BPAG fully supports the players as they take the knee at selected matches to continue to send this powerful message. «I am proud of the