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Sanjay Bhandari: Sinister abuse of power from FIFA over OneLove armband

FIFA has been accused of a “sinister abuse of power” in the OneLove armband row by Kick It Out. The captains of seven nations, including England and Wales, had been due to wear the rainbow-coloured anti-discrimination armbands at the World Cup in ...

25 Nov 2022 at 10:06

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Excitement builds as Wales end 64-year wait for a World Cup finals fixture

Gareth Bale says the Wales squad are feeling the “buzz from back home” as the Dragons prepare to end a 64-year wait to play at the World Cup. No nation has waited longer for successive World Cup appearances, with Wales’ last game at the ...

21 Nov 2022 at 10:11

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Today we feel betrayed – Fans group furious with FIFA over armband threat

The Football Supporters’ Association expressed its “contempt” for FIFA after plans by England and Wales to wear anti-discrimination armbands were dropped under threat of sporting sanction. The English and Welsh FAs feared Harry Kane ...

21 Nov 2022 at 21:22

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Wembley arch lit up in rainbow colours for England-United States World Cup clash

The Wembley arch was lit up in rainbow colours on Friday evening following a week at the World Cup dominated by a row over a rainbow-coloured armband. Seven European nations, including England and Wales, had hoped to wear the ...

25 Nov 2022 at 21:25

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Range of armband options for Women’s World Cup as FIFA aims to avoid repeat row

Players have been shown a range of armbands highlighting social issues which could be worn at this summer’s Women’s World Cup. FIFA is consulting with players and national associations over the bands in a bid to avoid a ...

21 Jun 2023 at 14:26

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FIFA criticised for lack of pro LGBTQ+ stance in new ‘Unite’ armbands

The World Cup begins on Thursday and captains will wear FIFA’s new ‘Unite’ armbands, but the governing body of world football has been criticised for a lack of pro LGBTQ+ stance. It was announced last month that FIFA ...

18 Jul 2023 at 11:33

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England will ‘continue to fight’ for inclusivity in football – Leah Williamson

England captain Leah Williamson has spoken of the squad’s commitment to promoting inclusivity ahead of wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband at this month’s Arnold Clark Cup. Williamson referred to Czech Republic ...

15 Feb 2023 at 19:25

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Concerns raised over Sheikh Jassim’s bid to buy Manchester United

An LGBTQ+ activist from Qatar says “people need to be worried” about Sheikh Jassim’s bid to buy Manchester United. Dr Nasser Mohamed, who now lives in San Francisco in the United States, sees the efforts ...

19 May 2023 at 13:02

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Gianni Infantino admits ‘learning process’ after OneLove armband row

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says all sides have lessons to learn from the armband row at last year’s World Cup in Qatar and is confident there will be “a solution” in time for this year’s women’s ...

04 Mar 2023 at 17:00

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