Captains of English Premier League clubs have decided that players will no longer take the knee before every game of the season, but would instead do so in specific moments during the campaign, “to amplify the message that racism has no place in football or society.”

In a statement on Wednesday, just two days before the 2022/23 season gets underway, the captains outlined the specific moments selected to best send strong messages against racism.

These include the opening match round of the season, dedicated ‘No Room for Racism’ match rounds in October and March, Boxing Day fixtures following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Premier League matches on the final day of the season and The FA Cup and EFL Cup Finals.

“We remain resolutely committed to eradicate racial prejudice, and to bring about an inclusive society with respect and equal opportunities for all,” the statement reads in part.

Premier League players began kneeling before kick-off in every game in June 2020 as part of an effort to highlight racism.

The gesture coincided with mass Black Lives Matter protests in the U.S. and beyond, following the killing of George Floyd by the police in Minneapolis.

The gesture has also been witnessed in other tournaments, including EURO 2020.