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Marc Guéhi calls for stronger action against racism in football

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Manchester City defender Marc Guéhi believes taking a knee before matches has lost some of its impact in the fight against racism. He calls for action beyond football, according to remarks reported by the Associated Press ahead of a Champions League match against AEK Athens.

Manchester City defender Marc Guéhi believes that taking a knee before football matches has lost some of its impact in the fight against racism. He says more action is needed, the Associated Press reports.

Guéhi did not take part in the gesture before Manchester City’s Premier League match against Ipswich on Saturday. The match was the first of two rounds dedicated to the English league’s “No Room For Racism” campaign.

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