Why do footballers kneel before a match? What 'taking the knee' means in sport

Athletes across the world have taken a knee before the start of the first whistle as part of a silent protest against racial inequality and injustice.

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The Psychology of Taking a Knee - Scientific American Blog Network

Why increasing number of footballers have stopped taking the knee, UK News

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To kneel or not to kneel

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US Pro Football Players Kneel During National Anthem

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