Obviously FIFA doesn’t value colors or messages. The body, led by Gianni Infantino, ordered Belgium to retire their “outer” jersey. Introduced in September last year, a white outfit, colorful with many flowers on the sleeves and under them, will have to be modified, reports rtbf.
The word “Love” written inside the liket is problematic and should be removed. “It’s sad, but FIFA leaves us no choice. The rest of the equipment remains unchanged,” complained Peter Bossart, CEO of the Belgian federation, Het Nieuwsblad.
The Belgian logo and the flock of players are also multicolored. The print is inspired by the fireworks of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival, with which the Belgian federation has partnered, and “represents the shared values of diversity, equality and inclusiveness.”.
FIFA has already opposed the One Love initiative, an armband that dozens of European countries, including Belgium, wanted to wear. The organization that governs international football cited the obligation of captains to wear armbands provided by FIFA. The latter has released its own armbands associated with various causes.
The Danish practice shirt was also rejected by the organization on the grounds that it did not accept political messages about clothing in the context of its competitions. The Danish tunic was adorned with the inscription “Human Rights for All”.
Source: Le Parisien
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