THE Royal British Legion have blasted Fifa after the football organisation launched an investigation into FANS wearing poppies to pay their respects to fallen soldiers. The Dragons decided to back down on their intentions to see their players wear the symbols in the clash with Serbia. But incredibly they still face a rap with the […]
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. AP report that disciplinary cases have now been opened, although details have not been specified […]
ENGLAND and Scotland united in defiance of a potential FIFA ban to remember Britain’s fallen heroes. Football’s governing body had said that the poppy is a political symbol and wearing it could result in a fine or even a points deduction. But the teams emerged onto the Wembley pitch wearing black armbands with poppies on […]