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‘I show my respect by standing up’: Why taking the knee rebel Dominic Calvert-Lewin snubbed anti-racism gesture alongside five other Premier League stars
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has explained why Dominic Calvert-Lewin chose not to take the knee ahead of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
October 19, 2026
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MORE Premier League stars join rejection of taking the knee as fans boo the anti-racism gesture amid growing doubts over its impact
Bournemouth stars Rayan and Tyler Adams rejected taking the knee, while the gesture was loudly booed at Leeds United, as doubts over the anti-racism [...]
October 19, 2026