Man City star Guehi says taking the knee has lost impact after opting against anti-racism gesture
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi has opted against taking the knee before matches, arguing that the gesture has lost its impact. He advocates for more substantive actions to address racism within the sport rather than symbolic displays.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing debate regarding the efficacy of symbolic gestures in professional sports activism.
Man City star Guehi says taking the knee has lost impact after opting against anti-racism gesture left Manchester City's Marc Guehi during the press conference on October 17, 2026. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4sqdmw/article71602872.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-19T113212Z_135701654_UP1EMAJ0W1MDK_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-MCI-AEK-PREVIEW.JPG JASON CAIRNDUFF Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Manchester City Press Conference - Etihad Campus, Manchester, Britain - October 19, 2026 Manchester City's Marc Guehi during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff ‘I don’t think it’s necessarily a football issue; I think it’s a wider societal issue and football is that beacon of hope to try to get the message out,’ said Marc Guehi Manchester Manchester City defender Marc Guehi believes the gesture of footballers taking the knee before matches might have lost its impact and wants to see more done in the sport's fight against racism.
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