It is the first time the badge will feature on kits throughout a season. The inspiration for the BLM slogan came from a meeting of the top-flight captains in June, with the clubs initially printing the words on the back of shirts in place of the players' names before shifting to a BLM badge on the shirt sleeve, but a well-meaning gesture of solidarity following the shooting of George Floyd proved to be controversial. Also Read: Premier League news: Chelsea Midfielder Mason Mount’s Father Rubbishes Reports Of Unrest After Havertz Signing, Unbeaten Trinbago advances to Caribbean Premier League final, James Rodriguez has more Instagram followers than any other Premier League team, Premier League might force clubs to play despite instances of COVID-19 outbreak: Report, Premier League 20-21: Brewster, Gordon can be breakout stars, Melbourne City signs O'Neill from Premier League's Burnley, IPL 2020 Live Updates: Kolkata beat Hyderabad by 7 wickets, add first two points, NCB seizes mobile phones of Deepika, Sara, Rakul Preet & 3 others amid probe: Sources, Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Tally cross 59 lakh; PM touts India's vaccine production at UNGA, PM Modi lashes out at UN over India's permanent seat, says "How long must we wait? Premier League clubs are set to ditch the Black Lives Matter badge on their kits ahead of the new Premier League season, slated to begin on September 12. 'We do not endorse any political organisation or movement, nor support any group that calls for violence or condones illegal activity,' the statement read. Both Liverpool and Arsenal players took a knee before the Community Shield last month. Find profiles and information about current and all-time Premier League clubs, on the official website of the Premier League. "Matches dedicated to No Room For Racism have sent strong messages to fans attending games and those watching around the world, encouraging behavioural change and urging them to take action by reporting any racist conduct.". Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The Premier League have taken other steps to support greater diversity and in July appointed Paul Cleal as an equality advisor to their Board, with a brief to advise on anti-discrimination policy, programmes and the progression of BAME coaches and executives within the league. Read about our approach to external linking. The players wore the Black Lives Matter badge on their kits for all Premier League fixtures post-lockdown in solidarity with the movement. Find out more about MUTV's unmissable offer, ahead of the Aston Villa game being shown at 22:00 BST this Saturday. The league says the initiative “will build on the momentum created last season”. Football's anti-discrimination body Kick it Out had earlier said that there were concerns of launching a new campaign amidst the messages put out during the Black Lives Matter movement. There is an update on the hope of getting supporters back in top-flight stadiums. All 20 clubs carried the Black Lives Matter logo on their kit during every Project Restart match. Also Read: 'Lionel Messi Is Like My Son': Barcelona Icon Samuel Eto'o On Tumultuous Transfer Drama. According to the report, captains still have the opportunity to raise their views on the matter despite the removal of the Black Lives Matter badge likely to be given a green light. Last modified on Thu 10 Sep 2020 18.34 EDT Premier League footballers are to continue their support for anti-racism on the pitch but will no longer be … The decision on the sleeve badge was confirmed at Thursday's Premier League club captains' meeting. "Discrimination in any form, anywhere, is wholly unacceptable and No Room For Racism makes our zero-tolerance stance clear. The League has said it will continue to give its backing to players who want to kneel before games next term. Initially, the clubs decide to print the words on the back of the shirt, replacing the players' names. All … Also Read: Premier League news: Black Lives Matter Support Comes To An End With Clubs Set To Ditch Badges. The show of support was a response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, USA. Policies supported by the organisation of the same name, including the defunding of police forces, subsequently proved uncomfortable for the league. "Since launching in March 2019, the No Room For Racism campaign has brought together the Premier League's wide-ranging work promoting equality and inclusion across all areas of football. We are against racism and racial injustice in all forms. Get the lowdown on Saturday's pre-season game, which you can watch in full on MUTV. The players wore the Black Lives Matter badge on their kits for all Premier League fixtures post-lockdown in solidarity with the movement.