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Arsenal's Joe Willock Kneels Before FA Cup Quarterfinal vs Sheffield United
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Arsenal's Joe Willock Kneels Before FA Cup Quarterfinal vs Sheffield United
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: Arsenals Joe Willock takes a knee before the FA Cup Fifth Quarter Final match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on June 28, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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In this poignant moment captured by Stuart MacFarlane during the FA Cup Quarterfinal match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC on June 28, 2020, at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock takes a knee before the kick-off. The image encapsulates the powerful message of solidarity and unity that spread across football fields around the world in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. The 21-year-old English midfielder, who had come through the ranks of Arsenal's youth academy, joined his teammates in taking a stand against racial injustice and inequality. The gesture, which began with Colin Kaepernick in the NFL in 2016, had gained momentum in football following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. The FA Cup Quarterfinal, which was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marked the first time that the English Football Association had allowed players to make political statements on the pitch. Arsenal, who went on to win the match 2-1, became the first Premier League team to make a collective statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The image of Joe Willock taking a knee is a powerful reminder of the role that sports can play in bringing about social change. It symbolizes the unity and solidarity of the football community in the fight against racial injustice and inequality, and serves as a testament to the power of individual actions to effect change on a larger scale. The photo, taken during the 2019-2020 season, is a significant moment in the history of Arsenal Football Club and the FA Cup, and is a reminder of the progress that has been made in the fight for racial equality, as well as the work that still needs to be done.
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