Supporters have been barred from dressing as crusaders at England’s World Cup clash with the USA in Qatar
England fans walk through the centre of Coimbra in Portugal before England's match with Switzerland at the Cidade de Coimbra Image: Martin Rickett/PA Images SUPPORTERS HAVE BEEN barred from dressing as crusaders at England’s World Cup clash with the USA in Qatar.
The newspaper quoted Fifa as saying: “Crusader costumers in the Arab context can be offensive against Muslims.” A spokeswoman for the group said: “We would advise fans who are attending Fifa World Cup matches that certain attire, such as fancy-dress costumes representing knights or crusaders, may not be welcomed in Qatar and other Islamic countries.
It comes after Fifa gave the go-ahead for rainbow-coloured bucket hats and flags inside the stadium as England and Wales prepare for their second games at the tournament.
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