England vs. Iran and the other party: rout against discrimination | CHRONICLE

In Qatar’s first game without Qatar, football was lived in a different way. They are still eleven against eleven on the field, but each gesture speaks for millions in the world. The political also plays its game in the World Cup 2022. England was beaten 6-2 against Iran, but the goals were others.

FIFA did not allow him to wear the One Love bracelet, the ribbon with the colors of the LGTB community as a sign of rejection of discrimination, but he did kneel and Harry Kane wore the bracelet with the direct message. ‘No Discrimination’ is the theme of this world cup.

And to the game of united Iran. The Asian team did not sing their anthem in protest of the regime in their country that represses women’s rights. Silence often says a lot and in this World Cup the gestures are equal to the goals.

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“Women. Life. Freedom”. “Women. Life. Freedom ”, it was read on the banners in the stands. They also play their game and this was noted by ex-soccer player Alex Scott, who in her role as a BBC commentator was able to wear the rainbow-colored bracelet.

“One Love” is the message of this bracelet and the Federation of England -like six others- had asked FIFA to use it in their matches, but it replied that those who use it will be reprimanded.

“As national federations we cannot put our players in a position where they can face sporting sanctions, including cards,” the seven soccer federations said Monday in a joint statement from countries including England, the Netherlands, Wales, Belgium, Switzerland , Germany and Denmark.

“Players and officials will be prohibited from displaying political, religious or personal messages or slogans in any language or form on their uniform, equipment (sports bags, bottle racks, first-aid kits, etc.) or on their own bodies,” says the regulations of the FIFA, but in this World Cup messages are above all else.

THE MATCH

With six goals, little to discuss England. A double from SaKa, a great goal from Belligham, who makes a place for himself in English history as he is the second youngest player to score in a World Cup at the age of 19, behind Michael Owen.

Beat England and Harry Kane did not score. That also speaks of what this team is. Total attack, a lot of mobility from his wingers and above all the idea of ​​always going. Thus, Bellinham Saka, Sterling, Rashford and Grealish opened the batch of Los Leones. Taremi discounted with his double, a prize for intelligence to take advantage of opportunities: right hand after encouraging Maguire and a penalty.

Good debut for England, those games that fill confidence more than evaluate the game, because Iran was little rival for the English. The United States will come and then Wales to finalize their pass to the second round.

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