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Premier League players to continue anti-racism symbol

2021-08-14T08:00:00.000Z

CLARETS TO TAKE THE KNEE

Premier League players to continue anti-racism symbol

2021-08-14T08:00:00.000Z

Premier League players to continue anti-racism symbol

Along with players from all clubs across the Premier League, the Clarets’ team will take the knee ahead of this afternoon’s game against Brighton and before all fixtures this season to highlight their opposition to racism.

The decision is fully supported by Burnley Football Club and the Premier League, with the collective commitment to continue to make their voices heard re-confirmed at a meeting of all the club captains.

In a collective statement, Premier League players said: “We feel now, more than ever, it is important for us to continue to take the knee as a symbol of our unity against all forms of racism.

“We remain resolutely committed to our singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect and equal opportunities for all.”

Clarets’ captain Ben Mee says in his column in Saturday’s matchday programme: “It is something we are all fully behind. We do not see it as a political gesture, but a statement to show that discrimination or prejudice of any kind has no place in football or the wider world.”

In addition, first-team players and match officials continuing to wear ‘No Room For Racism’ badges on their shirts.

No Room for Racism brings together the Premier League’s wide-ranging work promoting equality and inclusion and tackling discrimination across all areas of football.

ONE CLUB FOR ALL

Burnley FC in the Community, together with Burnley Football Club, stand for ‘One Club For All’ and strive to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for ALL supporters and its employees.

We want to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, age or background.

‘One Club For All’ is the club’s own permanent campaign to link its work in the fields of equality, diversity, inclusion and welfare.

REPORTING ABUSE OR DISCRIMINATION ON OR OFF THE PITCH

We oppose all forms of racism and discrimination and operate a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination in any form and anywhere.

Everyone attending or taking part in a football match has the right to feel safe, valued and included, we encourage supporters to continue to play their part in this.

If you experience or are witness to any offensive or discriminatory behaviour or language online, at a match, around a stadium, or at any time feel unsafe or threatened please report it.