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Evening Standard
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Ted Hennessey

RARE PHOTOS: Fifa gives platform to hatred over sanctions threat on onelove armbands say lgbt groups | Vintage Vibes

England’s Harry Kane with the One Love armband (Nick Potts/PA) (Picture: PA Wire)

Fifa has given a “platform to hatred” after fears there would be sanctions on players wearing anti-discrimination armbands during the World Cup, LGBT+ groups have said.

A joint statement from seven European nations who had signed up to the One Love campaign – which included England and Wales – confirmed the armbands will no longer be worn due to fear of a yellow card being issued.

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