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Fifa set to rap England and Scotland for wearing poppies during World Cup qualifier

FIFA are set to take action against England and Scotland for wearing armbands with poppies during their World Cup qualifier.

The bungling governors of world football warned the countries ahead of the game – with both nations choosing to pay their respects instead.

Wayne Rooney captained an England side that wore poppies during their qualifier against Scotland
Wayne Rooney captained an England side that wore poppies during their qualifier against Scotland
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AP report that disciplinary cases have now been opened, although details have not been specified and they would “speculate on any outcome or provide an estimated timeline.”

Fifa’s laws prohibit religious, political or personal statements during international matches.

 

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And there was anger among players and fans after they blocked players from wearing poppies on their shirts.

The FA then confirmed they would wear black armbands bearing poppies for their Wembley clash against the ‘Auld Enemy’ on November 11, which England won 3-0.

Scotland also wories poppies on their armbands
Scotland also wories poppies on their armbands
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Both countries paid their respects during an immaculately-observed minute's silence
Both countries paid their respects during an immaculately-observed minute's silence
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Fifa's initial decision left former England captains John Terry and Stuart Pearce in disbelief.

Over 315,000 people signed a Sun petition to let England and Scotland's players wear their poppies with pride.

The most likely outcome is now a fine for both countries.

The Fifa decsion is sset to cause outrage among fans
The Fifa decision is sset to cause outrage among fans
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The tributes are clear on the England players' arms after the Three Lions netted their third goal at Wembley
The tributes are clear on the England players' arms after the Three Lions netted their third goal at Wembley
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cotland's Leigh Griffiths wearing a Remembrance black armband with a red poppy
Scotland's Leigh Griffiths wearing a Remembrance black armband with a red poppy
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