Fifa taking action over 1916 commemorative jersey

Football’s world governing body has confirmed it has begun disciplinary action against the Republic of Ireland over a 1916 commemorative jersey worn in a friendly game last March.

The development comes amid a dispute between Fifa and the English and Scottish football associations over the proposed wearing of a poppy symbol at a forthcoming World Cup qualifier between the two nations.

A Fifa spokesperson confirmed to the Irish Examiner that it has opened disciplinary proceedings over the jersey, which was worn in a friendly against Switzerland in Dublin, but declined to comment any further.