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Infantino: “FIFA won't repeat OneLove mistake in Women's World Cup”

Protesting LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar, captains of several national teams were planning to wear OneLove armbands to oppose discrimination. However, they were backed down after FIFA threatened sporting sanctions against their decision.

SportMob14 months ago

Arsene Wenger: "OneLove demonstrations cost Germany the World Cup"

Despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica, Japan's stunning 2-1 victory over Spain eliminated Germany in the group stage of Qatar 2022. The former Arsenal boss believes demonstrations in their first game caused their early elimination.

SportMob17 months ago

Gareth Southgate rules out England demonstration against OneLove ban

Despite Germany showing a demonstration against FIFA's ban on the OneLove campaign, the England manager feels no pressure on his side to produce a political statement as he urges his side to keep their focus on their game.

SportMob17 months ago

Danish FA offers "restoring confidence in FIFA" after OneLove punish

After FIFA announced bans for captains wearing OneLove armband, which was designed to protest LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar, which was shooked after a serious threat from FIFA. However, the Danish FA believes the countries should take the matter into their hands.

SportMob17 months ago

Breaking: Germany players protest FIFA OneLove ban by covering mouth

After FIFA announced bans for captains wearing OneLove armband, which was designed to protest LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar, the German side appeared in their team picture wearing rainbow colors on their boots as well as covering their mouths with their hands.

SportMob17 months ago

Jan Vertonghen on OneLove armband ban: "I'm afraid to say anything"

FIFA announced captains who protest LGBTQ+ rights by wearing a OneLove armband might be banned for a match. Belgium's captain remains wordless.

SportMob17 months ago

Virgil Van Dijk hits back at FIFA’s punishment for OneLove armband

Netherlands opened up their Qatar 2022 tournament with a 2-0 victory over Senegal. Initially they agreed on wearing an armband showcasing support for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. However, after FIFA threats, the countries withdrew.

NOS17 months ago

Southgate is “not informed enough” to make a gesture for Iranian women

Ahead of Iran's World Cup opener against England, Gareth Southgate confirmed his captain Harry Kane will wear the OneLove armband, while the rest of the squad will take a knee for “Black Live Matters” before the kick-off.

SportMob17 months ago