Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

England captain Harry Kane ‘disappointed’ over OneLove armband decision after FIFA threat

The Three Lions romped to victory but Kane was denied the chance to wear an anti-discrimination armband

Evening Standard

'England's World Cup armband U-turn is a wasted opportunity, but not a surprise'

England and Wales have made a U-Turn against wearing Pride armbands during the Qatar World Cup, M.E.N LGBTQ+ reporter Adam Maidment says the original decision could have helped pave the way for the future of football

Manchester Evening News

Fifa’s rainbow armband ban is shameful

Brief letters: OneLove protest | Gary Lineker

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

BBC’s Alex Scott wears rainbow armband for England World Cup match

Pundit opts to wear OneLove armband in apparent gesture of solidarity with LGBTQ+ people in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Who is Alex Scott? BBC Sport’s presenter wears OneLove armband after England ban

Prior to the game, FIFA threatened competing nations their captains would be sanctioned if they chose to wear the OneLove armband.

Evening Standard

Fifa gives ‘platform to hatred’ over sanctions threat on OneLove armbands, say LGBT+ groups

LGBT+ football groups and politicians hit out at Fifa, saying teams had been ‘bullied’ into not showing support for social causes

Evening Standard

LGBTQ+ groups condemn Fifa over OneLove armband sanctions threat

Campaigners hit out after teams including England and Wales say players will not wear armband at World Cup in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker criticise FIFA's OneLove armband stance - "It's not fair!"

The FA announced the decision to not wear the OneLove armband in England’s opening World Cup game against Iran with numerous pundits having criticised the backtrack in face of FIFA threats

Daily Mirror

Iran team refuse to sing national anthem ahead of England game in anti-regime protest

Iranian fans also booed in protests against country’s rulers

The Independent UK

What Alex Scott did on BBC amid England OneLove armband decision in World Cup clash vs Iran

World Cup news: Scott makes OneLove statement for BBC as England make major U-turn over message ahead of England vs Iran game

Football London

Alex Scott praised for wearing OneLove armband live from Qatar

The former professional footballer and pundit wore the armband in solidarity on Monday

Liverpool Echo

Rio Ferdinand says England fell ‘like a pack of cards’ with OneLove armband climbdown

England, and six other European countries, had planned to wear the armband but changed their mind on the day of their opening game

The Independent UK

Alex Scott wears OneLove armband in powerful on-air gesture after England ban

Former England international Alex Scott decided to wear the OneLove armband during a pitchside segment on BBC One ahead of the Three Lions' opening World Cup match against Iran

Daily Mirror

MPs condemn FA for ‘crumbling’ over OneLove armband U-turn

Ministers challenged to wear armbands instead if they attend matches in Qatar

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Liverpool Echo

FIFA have let down Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk with demoralising U-turn

FIFA decision to impose sporting sanctions on anyone wearing the 'OneLove' armband has put Virgil van Dijk and England in difficult position

Daily Mirror

Gary Neville comes up with way England can get round OneLove armband ban at World Cup

Harry Kane will not wear the OneLove armband in England's World Cup opener against Iran but Gary Neville has an idea over how the Three Lions can navigate sanctions

Wales Online

What is the OneLove armband and why are England and Wales now not wearing it?

Both Gareth Bale and Harry Kane intended to wear the armband in their sides' opening fixtures on Monday - but that decision has now been reversed

Daily Mirror

Netherlands backtrack on their own OneLove captain's armband campaign at World Cup

A number of nations went into the World Cup with intention of wearing the OneLove armband in a show of solidarity but fears over sporting sanctions have seen decisions reversed

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Football London

Netherlands make OneLove armband U-turn as England and FA await FIFA 'punishment' decision

World Cup news: Netherlands back out of wearing OneLove armband due to FIFA 'sporting sanctions' on captain Van Dijk as England team wait for news on whether Harry Kane will face FIFA punishment for deciding to wear it against Iran

Daily Record

England consider 'step back' from OneLove armband as Harry Kane booking fear sparks FA climbdown

The captain could be shown a yellow card before he even sets foot on the pitch in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

Harry Kane 'perfectly right' to wear OneLove armband at World Cup says minister

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said it was 'perfectly right' for England and Wales to promote diversity and inclusion when they play overseas 'particularly in a country that doesn't uphold the same standards'

Chronicle Live

Harry Kane could face punishment if he wears the OneLove armband at the Qatar World Cup vs Iran

Harry Kane, as well as seven other national captains are planning on wearing the diversity and inclusion promoting mark at this year's tournament in Qatar - but could find themselves punished for doing so.

Daily Mirror

Punishment Harry Kane and Gareth Bale could both face if captains wear OneLove armband

Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and seven other World Cup captains are planning on wearing the OneLove armband at the tournament in Qatar to promote diversity and inclusion

Evening Standard

England seek FIFA clarification amid claim captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup could be booked

The FA are seeking urgent clarification from FIFA over the potential consequences of Harry Kane wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband in Monday’s World Cup opener against Iran, following reports that players who wear it could be booked before kick-off.

The Independent UK

England players will take knee before World Cup game with Iran, says Gareth Southgate

The Three Lions will continue to carry out the anti-racism gesture at the Qatar tournament

1 2 3 4

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.