In recent years, soccer protests have taken many forms. 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. Prior to a game against Sweden the U.S. national team announced that players would no longer kneel during the anthem.
Canada Soccer's inability to support soccer protests
Canada Soccer's inability to express support for the soccer protests has prompted a number of questions. Canada Soccer has many questions. For instance, how does it feel about transparency in funding and recruitment. Are its players paid the same? Does it want equal compensation for men and women?
As a sign of anti-racism, you can kneel.
Many in soccer are questioning the significance of the recent controversy about taking the knee. Some people have praised this movement while others believe it's 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. But, it seems like the movement has become more about self promotion than actual action against racism.
England: The kneeling position
The protest of English football players has sparked a political storm. Conservative politicians attacked the practice, claiming that it was a political statement that does not show opposition to racism. Black Lives Matter supporters say it's a way to show their support. 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 players have been known to take a knee in protest of racial injustice during soccer matches. But supporters of the Hungarian national football team have refused. Some Hungarian supporters have also booed the team. Although it is unclear why the players chose to protest in this manner, Hungarian fans responded strongly to the protest.
Colombians are taught to kneel
The protesters in Colombia are not the only ones taking a knee. They were calling attention to the fact that they did not receive any support from the team, almost all of whom are Black. Instead of showing solidarity the players are posting anodyne messages to social media.
FIFA 19: Take the knee
Although it's a controversial move in football and is not a common practice, the knee is an integral part of modern football. This move was regularly used in the Premier League and even featured at the Euros. FIFA should take note of this growing trend and implement it into the game.