Fifa blocks Rosberg’s use of World Cup image on helmet

Fifa has defended its decision to ban Nico Rosberg from carrying an image of the World Cup on his celebratory helmet for this weekend’s German Grand Prix.

Following Germany’s fourth World Cup triumph on Sunday via their 1-0 victory over Argentina at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, an ecstatic Rosberg immediately sought to reflect his team’s achievement.

On Tuesday, Rosberg tweeted a picture of the helmet he had planned to wear at Hockenheim, resplendent with the colours of the German flag.