Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley has explained why he did not take a knee during the Canadian national anthem along with his fellow players on Friday.
Prior to the club’s clash with the Montreal Impact in MLS, the 21 other players kneeled as the music played, yet Bradley maintained his standing position.
He subsequently revealed that he took this stance after careful thought – and certainly not because he does not support the cause of equality that it represents.
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Speaking after the 1-0 victory, he said: “It’s obviously something that I’ve thought a lot about.