Roy Keane criticises England and Wales for not going ahead with OneLove armbands
Roy Keane has criticised England and Wales for not going ahead with plans for their captains to wear OneLove armbands at the World Cup, following pressure from FIFA.
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European teams say won’t wear ‘OneLove’ World Cup armband
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 24, 2022, England’s forward Harry Kane wearing a rainbow armband. reacts after losing the UEFA Nations League’s League A Group 3 match between Italy and England, at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. – England, Germany and five other European teams at the World Cup on Monday, November 21, abandoned plans to wear a rainbow-themed armband in support of LGBTQ rights, citing the threat of disciplinary action from FIFA. The “OneLove” armband due to be warn by the likes of England captain Harry Kane and Germany counterpart Manuel Neuer is designed as part of a campaign to promote inclusivity. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
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