FIFA deny Katie McCabe permission to wear OneLove armband at Women's World Cup

The FAI had requested permission for McCabe to wear either the OneLove or a rainbow armband but she will now not be permitted to do so.

ONELOVE: Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe with team-mate and partner Ruesha Littlejohn. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie McCabe has been denied permission by FIFA to wear the OneLove armband when she leads the Republic of Ireland out at the upcoming Women's World Cup.

In a statement released on Friday, the governing body announced plans to highlight a number of social issues and causes throughout the tournament in Australia and New Zealand that were "selected following extensive consultation with stakeholders including players and the 32 participating member associations."