Range of armband options for Women’s World Cup as FIFA aims to avoid repeat row

FIFA is consulting with players and national associations over the bands in a bid to avoid a repeat of the row over the rainbow-coloured ‘OneLove’ armbands which dominated the early stages of the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year.
The OneLove armband created a major row at the men’s World Cup in Qatar (Adam Davy/PA)
The OneLove armband created a major row at the men’s World Cup in Qatar (Adam Davy/PA)

Players have been shown a range of armbands highlighting social issues which could be worn at this summer’s Women’s World Cup.

FIFA is consulting with players and national associations over the bands in a bid to avoid a repeat of the row over the rainbow-coloured ‘OneLove’ armbands which dominated the early stages of the men’s World Cup in Qatar last year.

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