24 September,2021 07:56 AM IST | London | AFP
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku says football must take "stronger" action in the fight against racism, questioning the impact of players taking the knee before Premier League matches. Lukaku's Chelsea teammate Marcos Alonso this week explained his decision to stop making the gesture, deciding instead to stand and point to the "No To Racism" badge on his shirt.
Last season, Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha stopped taking the knee, labelling it "degrading" and opting to stand instead. Belgium international Lukaku understands those opinions, pointing to the continuing online abuse aimed at black players. "I think we can take stronger positions, basically," Lukaku told CNN Sport.
"Yeah, we are taking the knee but in the end everybody's clapping but sometimes after the game, you see another insult."
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