US soccer star Carli Lloyd speaks out on teammates’ anthem kneeling.
Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Breaks Silence on Her Teammates Kneeling During National Anthem
Soccer superstar Carli Lloyd recently opened up about her decision not to kneel during the national anthem at the 2021 Tokyo Games, a move that set her apart from her teammates on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. In an interview with CBS, Lloyd explained her reasoning behind the controversial decision.
According to Lloyd, her choice to stand was not meant as a protest, but rather a personal decision. She had kneeled in previous games but felt that for her final Olympic match, she wanted to take a different stance. Lloyd clarified that the kneeling took place just before kickoff, not during the playing of the national anthem.
“I just felt that we had done enough of the kneeling and I just wanted to stand for my last World Championship game.”
On tonight’s episode of Kickin’ It, @kate_abdo asks Carli Lloyd about her decision not to kneel in at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. pic.twitter.com/juefQnbviD
— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 18, 2023
When asked about the impact of her decision, Lloyd acknowledged that it likely had an effect on viewers, as she was the only player standing while everyone else kneeled. However, she made it clear that she did not disapprove of the anti-racism sentiment expressed by those who chose to kneel.
Lloyd emphasized the importance of respecting different opinions and the need for actionable change. She felt that the constant kneeling before games had become repetitive and wanted to focus on the game itself. Lloyd also mentioned her previous conversations with teammate Megan Rapinoe, who had initiated the kneeling trend in 2016.
As the team’s captain, Lloyd expressed her concerns about the distraction caused by the focus on kneeling rather than the underlying reasons behind it. She believed that the message was getting lost in the controversy surrounding the act itself.
Ultimately, Lloyd’s decision not to kneel was a personal one, driven by her desire to concentrate on her final World Championship game and her pursuit of a medal. She urged people not to read too much into her choice and to understand that it was not meant as a statement against the fight against racism.
Carli Lloyd’s stance on the issue has sparked a conversation about the role of athletes in expressing their beliefs and the impact of their actions on viewers and the broader society.
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