Marc Guehi stands during knee but backs anti-racism campaign

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 17:57 · Archive

Manchester City defender Marc Guehi did not take the knee during the Premier League's anti-racism campaign weekend.

Manchester City centre-back Marc Guehi did not take the knee before Saturday's Premier League match against Ipswich, which fell during the first of two weekends dedicated to the Premier League's 'No Room For Racism' campaign. He was one of six players to remain standing whilst the majority of others knelt.

Guehi, who has not taken the knee for some time, said the gesture may have 'maybe' lost its meaning, though he continues to clap. Speaking on Monday, he said 'whether more can be done — more can always be done' in the sport's fight against racism. He expressed hope that the campaign could progress with support from the players' union and the league.

Guehi emphasised that tackling racism is not 'necessarily a football issue' but 'a wider societal issue' with football serving as 'that beacon of hope to try and get the message out'. Both outlets report that five other players besides Guehi stood during the weekend: Issa Diop, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Rayan and Tyler Adams.

How it is being reported

• Man City star Marc Guehi reveals why he snubbed taking the knee - 'More can be done'Marc Guehi was among the six Premier League players who remained standing as the taking of the knee returned, and the Manchester City star wants to see more done to tackle racismMirror Sport · 19 Oct, 17:42
• Guehi among players not to take knee - is it time to 'move campaign along'?Premier League clubs took the knee for the first time this season, but six players chose to remain standing.BBC Sport · 19 Oct, 17:41
• Marc Guehi says 'more can be done' to tackle racism after refusing to take the kneeMarc Guehi did not take the knee before Saturday’s game against IpswichIndependent Sport · 19 Oct, 17:21

In this story: Marc Guehi · Manchester City · Premier League · Issa Diop · Ainsley Maitland-Niles · Dominic Calvert-Lewin · Rayan · Tyler Adams

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