An English premiership player with the poppy
The governing body of football, FIFA, has banned both England and Scotland players from wearing poppies on their shirts to remember fallen heroes during their World Cup qualifier on Armistice Day.There have be criticism over the heartless decision made by FIFA as war veterans has highly criticized the governing body for such step, which claims the symbol of commemorating those who have died in battle is too political and as well as taking it out on English FA chiefs for failure to protect the rights instead allowed FIFA to get away with such harsh decision.
England will be playing Scotland on Friday in a crucial World Cup qualifiers game and there is going to be serious tension definitely in the stadium.
Even when FIFA has made the announcement, some veterans like Falklands veteran Simon Weston called on the FA to go against the ruling and wear poppies, which could incur a fine.
He told the Sun: "The FAs of both Scotland and England should stand up and be counted.
"Who are Fifa? A bunch of people who make a hell of a lot of money and turn round and treat people like cattle. How dare they?"
The Three Lions’ crunch tie with Scotland takes place just two days before Remembrance Sunday and the FA has reportedly asked FIFA if they can play a rendition of the Last Post and a two-minute silence.
Even when FIFA has made the announcement, some veterans like Falklands veteran Simon Weston called on the FA to go against the ruling and wear poppies, which could incur a fine.
He told the Sun: "The FAs of both Scotland and England should stand up and be counted.
Former prime minister, David Cameron
and some delegates
"Both those countries took part in both World Wars and should take the lead. They should pay any fine Fifa has to give them. This is not a political gesture."Who are Fifa? A bunch of people who make a hell of a lot of money and turn round and treat people like cattle. How dare they?"
The Three Lions’ crunch tie with Scotland takes place just two days before Remembrance Sunday and the FA has reportedly asked FIFA if they can play a rendition of the Last Post and a two-minute silence.
The last England match to fall close to Remembrance Sunday was a 1-0 friendly victory against Spain in 2011.
A Royal British Legion spokesman said: "We see no reason why the poppy should be banned as it is not a political symbol."
The FA said it is "working closely" with the Royal British Legion again this year on how to honour the armed forces.
And a Fifa spokesman confirmed the organisation was "in contact with the FA over the issue" but is yet to release a statement on the ban.
An English player wearing the poppy
on his armband
Poppies did not appear on the players’ shirts but after lengthy negotiations between the FA and FAFA, the flower did appear on black armbands.A Royal British Legion spokesman said: "We see no reason why the poppy should be banned as it is not a political symbol."
The FA said it is "working closely" with the Royal British Legion again this year on how to honour the armed forces.
And a Fifa spokesman confirmed the organisation was "in contact with the FA over the issue" but is yet to release a statement on the ban.
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