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England maintains its intention to wear the “One Love” bracelet in its first match in the 2022 World Cup that is organized in Qatar against Iran on Monday, while negotiations with FIFA continue, and announced that it will kneel on the ground as a sign against all kinds of discrimination.
“We have been clear (…) that we want to wear the bracelet. I know the FA is talking to FIFA right now and I’m sure a decision will be made by kick-off tomorrow.”, explained the captain of the Three Lions, Harry Kane, at a press conference.
England is part, with other European teams, of an initiative called “One Love”, in the framework of which the teams would wear a multi-coloured armband, a symbol of diversity and inclusion.
The idea was rejected by FIFA, which saw it as a veiled criticism of Qatar, the host country, and in particular of human rights issues, especially those of LGBTQ+ people.
“We have a regulation on the bracelets and they will be supplied by FIFA. We must find issues that everyone can engage with”announced on Saturday the president of the world soccer body, Gianni Infantino.
Germany and Denmark have decided to ignore the FIFA ban, while French captain Hugo Lloris gave up wearing the armband.
Although England is confident of maintaining its commitment, it announced, in any case, that it will drop to one knee before kick-off, a gesture practiced for months to denounce all kinds of discrimination.
“We have talked among ourselves about getting down on one knee and we have the impression that we must do it. It is a gesture in which the team is recognized and that has been done for a long time ”stressed the coach, Gareth Southgate.
“It can be understood that in the Premier League, the clubs have decided to do it only for the big games, for the big occasions. But, we think it’s one of the biggest possible occasions”, he added.
“We think it is a strong gesture for young people around the world to show that inclusion is important”concluded the English coach.
Source: Elcomercio
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