Premier League star refuses to take the knee AGAIN: Ipswich defender Issa Diop rejects anti-racism gesture ahead of clash with Nottingham Forest amid growing doubts over its impact
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Ipswich Town's Issa Diop refused to take the knee on Friday night, snubbing the Premier League's anti-racism gesture.
Ipswich Town 's Issa Diop refused to take the knee on Friday night, snubbing the Premier League 's anti-racism gesture.
Diop was the only player among the 22 on the pitch to remain standing, while Nottingham Forest and his own team-mates all opted to take part.
Diop is one of a number of players in the Premier League who have decided not to participate, citing growing concerns about the impact of the campaign.
Premier League players have been given the opportunity to take the knee across two weekends this month in an effort to challenge discrimination.
During the last round of fixtures, Leeds ' Dominic Calvert-Lewin chose to remain standing, while parts of Elland Road booed the gesture.
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Issa Diop (right) can be seen standing while other players take the knee prior to Ipswich Town's clash with Nottingham Forest on Friday night
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