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"We discussed among ourselves whether we should kneel down before the game, after all that's what we've done for a long time. I know that in the Premier League teams now only do it in big matches, but this, the World Cup, is the stage there is and therefore ours will want to be a strong message in favor of inclusiveness for young people from all over the world".
So the England coach, Gareth Southgate, on the eve of his debut in Qatar 2022 against Iran, confirmed that his national team will return to kneel before matches for Black Lives Matter.
The question about the opponents and the political situation and public order in their country is inevitable.
"In recent months, our media have asked me a lot of questions of a political nature - says Southgate -, but I understand this given the position I occupy. I can only say that I respect the Iranians, they have quality and in the last World Cup, with Carlos (coach Queiroz ed) they had an excellent game organization".
"As for our country - added the England coach -, I know that in this moment life has become difficult for many, there is an economic recession that affects many and therefore we would like our trip to bring happiness to the people".
