Premier League captains have agreed to continue the anti-racism gesture of taking the knee at designated points during the upcoming season. This decision follows discussions among the club captains, according to reports.
The gesture, which originated in the UK following the death of George Floyd in U.S. police custody and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, saw a shift in its frequency starting in August 2022. At that time, clubs, after consulting with players, decided to limit the act of taking the knee to coincide with "No Room for Racism" fixtures.
Last season, players knelt twice in October, coinciding with Black History Month in the UK. It is anticipated that the gesture will again be performed twice in the coming season.
This approach contrasts with that of many Women's Super League (WSL) sides, which opted to stop taking the knee during matches in Black History Month last season. Some within the WSL reportedly felt the gesture was no longer as meaningful amid an increase in racist incidents.
The Premier League has been approached for comment on the matter.