What’s taking the knee and why is it important?
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 29, 2023
18 June 2020
Updated 21 November 2022
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England's footballers will take the knee at their World Cup matches in Qatar.
Taking the knee has spread across the sporting world as a statement against racism.
How long have English players taken the knee?
The practice of taking the knee before football matches became widespread in 2020.
