Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and ex-Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane have agreed in their verdict on Germany's statement regarding FIFA banning the OneLove armband.
Manuel Neuer was rumoured to wear the OneLove armband as a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community, despite facing sanctions from FIFA if he was to do so, but the Germany captain has instead worn a similar armband to that of Harry Kane which matches FIFA's 'no discrimination' campaign. The Germany national team released a statement after Hansi Flick's starting lineup posed for their pre-match photo with hands covering their mouths, suggesting they feel silenced by FIFA.
Former Arsenal women's star Alex Scott had worn the OneLove armband ahead of England's World Cup opener against Iran live on national television in her own stance, whilst Three Lions captain Harry Kane has since opened up admitting he wanted to wear the armband but was advised not to. Keane and Wright discussed the German's statement and gesture before the game against Japan at half-time as Flick's side headed into the break 1-0 up thanks to Ilkay Gundogan's penalty.
