Press Roundup: Football Seen as Politics by Other Means Commentators right across the political spectrum interpret the Hungarian team’s unexpected success and tragic exit from the European Football Championship... 2021.06.28.
Press Roundup: Weeklies Divided on Taking the Knee at Euro 2020 None of the print weeklies support the practice of kneeling down on the pitch in sign of protest against racism... 2021.06.21.
Fidesz Politicians Liken Kneeling Before Kick-off to Nazi Salute Both Fidesz MP Péter Hoppál and Fidesz MEP Tamás Deutsch think that the Hungarian team refusing to take the knee... 2021.06.14.
Kneeling is Not Sign of Provocation but of Respect and Solidarity – Irish Embassy Responds to Orbán "Taking the knee is not a gesture of disrespect or provocation but a gesture of respect for & solidarity with... 2021.06.14.
Press Roundup: To Kneel or Not to Kneel, That Is the Question Pro-government pundits welcome the Hungarian national team’s decision not to ‘take the knee’ before their matches at the European Championship.... 2021.06.14.
Orbán: Irish Footballers Bending Knee Before Hungary Match ‘Provocation’ Addressing the Irish national football team’s decision to kneel before their friendly match against Hungary on Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor... 2021.06.10.
Hungarian Fans Boo and Whistle at Irish Football Team for Taking the Knee The Irish football team expressed its shock and frustration after its players were booed and whistled at by Hungarian fans... 2021.06.09.
Hungary’s National Team Won’t Kneel at Upcoming EURO The Hungarian national football team won't kneel before kick-offs during the upcoming EURO 2020, Hungary's Football Association (MLSZ) announced in... 2021.06.08.