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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Mann-Bryans

Gianni Infantino defends Fifa stance on ‘OneLove’ armband

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Gianni Infantino has defended Fifa’s stance on the ‘OneLove’ armband at the World Cup by suggesting football matches should be a time for everyone to ‘forget their problems’ rather than create more.

Seven European nations competing at the tournament – including England and Wales – planned to wear anti-discrimination armbands during matches but were dissuaded from doing so following the threat of sporting sanctions from Fifa.

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