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Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace has criticized the anti-racism gestures and lettering in connection with Black Lives Matter in English football as a "meaningless charade".
The football professional from the Premier League found clear words in a podcast.
"Why do I have to kneel down for you to show that we are worth something?" Said Zaha in the podcast "On The Judy".
“Why do I have to have Black Lives Matter on the back of my jersey to show you that we count?
It's all humiliating. "
The 28-year-old Zaha, who in the past had often been the victim of racist insults, accused the majority of those involved in sheer activism.
English clubs do not kneel down
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“People always want me to take part in talks about Black Lives Matter or racism debates,” said the Ivory Coast international.
"And I think to myself: No, I'm not doing this for you, just so you can say:" Zaha spoke for us. "In principle, it's just about ticking it off.
The joint kneeling of players, coaches and supervisors before games is intended to symbolize support for the movement of Black Lives Matter.
Teams in almost all sports had joined the action.
In the United States, the kneeling down during the national anthem sparked heated controversy.
Colin Kaepernick, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL, had once started the silent protest.
Wilfried Zaha plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League
Source: AP / Stu Forster
The English second division team Queens Park Rangers suspended the gesture in autumn 2020.
Les Ferdinand, QPR director, stated at the time that the effect had been "watered down".
Instead of gestures, actions are necessary.
Promotion candidate FC Brentford also announced that they would not kneel before kick-off.