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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Ng

Teddy Sheringham brands Fifa’s LGBTQ armband threat ‘a joke’

PA Wire

Former England footballer Teddy Sheringham has branded threats of sanctions against World Cup players for wearing an armband supporting LGBTQ rights a “joke”.

On Monday, a joint statement from seven European nations who had signed up to the OneLove campaign – which included England and Wales – confirmed the rainbow armbands will no longer be worn due to fear of a yellow card being issued.

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