Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha, who reappeared for the first time on Saturday in the duel against West Bromwich, He became the first footballer who did not kneel before a match in the English competition, against racism.
The Ivorian striker already warned a few days ago. “Why should I kneel to show that we matter? I feel that kneeling has become part of a routine and right now it doesn’t matter because we continue to receive racist abuse. I respect my colleagues if they want to continue to kneel before every game,” he said. he said.
Wilfried, who was returning to competition after being injured, remained standing while the rest of his teammates knelt on the grass at London’s Selhurst Park Stadium before the duel against him. West Bromwich.