for the players to KNEEL, or not to stand, for the National Anthem, thereby disrespecting our Country & our Flag?" Quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew widespread attention to the form of protest when he knelt during games in 2016 and other players followed. Trump started his attacks on the world’s richest sports league and its players in 2017 and blamed the protests for the NFL’s then-falling ratings. Renewed speculation has started on whether the NFL is ready to welcome Kaepernick back into the league and potential landing spots. The U.S. Soccer Federation is reconsidering its policy that players must stand during the national anthem.

Source: Forbes June 08, 2020 13:13 UTC