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Premier League players refuse to kneel during anti-racism campaign
October 19, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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Several Premier League players have declined to take the knee during the "No Room for Racism" month, drawing a defense from Leeds coach Daniel Farke.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Mark Guehi and Issa Diop stood as their teammates knelt before Saturday's Premier League matches.
- Leeds forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin also refused to kneel before Sunday's match against Manchester United at Elland Road.
- Farke defended Calvert-Lewin, saying he chose to show his respect for the campaign by standing rather than kneeling.

