Premier League promises to retain taking-a-knee gesture

Teams will carry on taking a knee – as a gesture against racism – until the end of the season, the Premier League has pledged, despite reservations by some players.

Richard Masters, the League’s chief executive, also confirmed plans to get fans back in stadiums for the last two rounds of fixtures, rather than just the final day.

win daily or monthly payouts – or “dividends” – based on that footballer’s future performance.

Yesterday, the Gambling Commission said it had “concerns” that Football Index “may have been carried on in purported reliance on the licence, but not in accordance with a condition of the licence, and that Football Index may not be suitable to carry on with licensed activities.

“We have made it clear to the operator that as the investigation progresses, we expect it to focus on treating consumers fairly and keeping them fully informed of any developments which impact them.”

Investors were told on Thursday their money was now locked in the company as it called in administrators. The site’s owners announced that, after a “difficult and challenging week... the decision has been made to suspend the platform”.

Lee Hoos, QPR’S chief executive, said: “We entered into a one-year agreement with Football Index in good faith. In light of recent events, the front property of QPR’S home and away strips will no longer sport the Football Index logo.”

Betindex says administrators Begbies Traynor will decide how remaining funds are handled. They will release a statement upon their formal appointment within 10 days.