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Bournemouth explain why their players will stop taking a knee before matches

Bournemouth players to stop taking a knee before matches [photo courtesy]

Bournemouth players will stop taking a knee before matches as they believe the gesture has "run its course" in the fight against racism and discrimination, captain Steve Cook said.

The pre-match gesture in support of the Black Lives Matter movement has been a part of the Premier League and English Football League games since football resumed after the coronavirus shutdown in June.

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