Wilfried Zaha has taken a stand against taking the knee.

Racism in football: Analysing the impact of player protests and social media

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Darryl Rigby looks at rising racism in football, the role played by social media and whether players taking the knee has had an impact.

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Wilfried Zaha has taken a stand against taking the knee.
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We thank you for your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.

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