Recent years have seen many soccer protests. Megan Rapinoe's 2016 protest of kneeling during the national song started a movement against racial injustices in sport and society. The United States announced in February that no players would be kneeling during the national anthem. Before the game against Sweden, U.S. players stood while the anthem was being sung.
Canada Soccer's lack of explicit support for soccer protests
Canada Soccer's lack of explicit support for the soccer protests has led to a series of questions. Canada Soccer has many questions. For instance, how does it feel about transparency in funding and recruitment. Does Canada Soccer want equal pay for its players? Is it prepared to pay equal compensation to male and female players
As a sign of anti-racism, you can kneel.
Many in soccer are questioning the significance of the recent controversy about taking the knee. While some have praised the move, others believe it to be politically motivated. The protests were supported largely by the UEFA or soccer federations. They want to present soccer as a progressive, inclusive, and inclusive sport. However, it seems that the movement has become more about self-promotion than any real action against racism.
England: The kneeling position
A protest by English football players has created a political storm. Conservative politicians attacked the protest, claiming it was a political statement. Black Lives Matter supporters insist that the gesture is meant to be a way of supporting their cause. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister, said that the gesture should not be banned as long people can freely express their views.
Hungary: Take the knee
England's soccer players have protested racial inequality by taking a knee at games. However, Hungarian supporters have refused to do the same during their matches. Some Hungarian fans have also booed their team. Although it is unclear why the players chose to protest in this manner, Hungarian fans responded strongly to the protest.
Taking the knee in Colombia
Colombian protesters are not the only ones kneeling. They raised concerns about the lack support they received from the Black national team. Instead of showing solidarity the players are posting anodyne messages to social media.
FIFA 19: Kneeling
While the act of bending your knees is controversial in football, it is still a fundamental part of modern football. It was used frequently in the Premier League this year, and even at the Euros. FIFA should be aware of this trend and implement it in their game.