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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Sport
Dan Kilpatrick

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 FA had previously been adamant that captain Kane would wear the rainbow-coloured, anti-discrimination armband in Qatar even if it meant accepting a fine from FIFA, who have not approved the garment.

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