The Football Association are considering other ways of showing support for marginalised groups including the LGBTQ+ community as threats of FIFA sanctions remain ahead of England's World Cup opener against Iran.
Three Lions captain Harry Kane had been set to wear the OneLove armband promoting solidarity and inclusion but FIFA rules could mean that he would receive 'sporting sanctions' and could be given a yellow card for the act of wearing it.
Although the FA have claimed to have assurances over Qatar's stance on LGBTQ+ rights during the tournament, backing down from their position of wearing the armband would raise serious questions, especially after Kane said before the match, "We've made it clear as a team and staff that we want to wear the armband."
