Northern Ireland will not defy FIFA law over poppies

England and Scotland will wear poppies, despite a FIFA ban.

Northern Ireland will not defy FIFA law over poppies

Northern Ireland players will wear a plain black armband during Friday's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan to mark Armistice Day.

The English and Scottish Football Associations confirmed earlier this week that their players would wear poppies during their Group F encounter on Friday, despite a FIFA ban.

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