'Our players and coaches are disappointed – they are strong supporters of inclusion and will show support in other ways.'
the decision was "more than disappointing" and added that captains' "basic rights to freedom of speech and expression" were being crushed by Fifa.Same-sex relationships and the promotion of same-sex relationships are criminalised in Qatar.
The question really should be why have they been put in this situation on the day of the game? Fifa has known for months and months they wanted to wear this armband. Why are we only having this conversation now?
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