Thursday 17 November 2016

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against England and Scotland over poppies

• Both could face fines for defying rules over ‘political’ symbols
• England and Scotland could also have points docked

Fifa has commenced disciplinary proceedings against England and Scotland for wearing armbands featuring poppies on Armistice Day.

The issue sparked a national debate when Fifa indicated that wearing the symbol would be in contravention of its rules relating to the display of political symbols. The English and Scottish FAs said they planned to wear the armbands regardless for the World Cup qualifier at Wembley last Friday, which England won 3-0.

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