armband booking

[Divine Wright]

Re: armband booking

In normal circumstances it’s a argument that could be made, that politics and sport shouldn’t mix.

If football allowed EVERY political statement then it would be far removed from a sport and instead a platform

However these are not normal circumstances and so I’m all for the armband

Im not even sure defending someone's human rights is even a political issue. It's not like protesting against , oh I dunno, a war in Yemen, for example.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: armband booking

Could FIFA be shooting themselves in the foot? The ‘rich’ associations breaking away, initiating a new World Cup, FIFA threatening them with expulsion and them saying ‘Go on then’.

Think it’s a possibility - there’s been problems for England fans trying to get into today’s game as well. It’s not been a good start for FIFA to a tournament that a lot of the world thinks is corrupt.

[Trigger]

Re: armband booking

No country is completely clean of corruption and poor morales.

It's a bit uncomfortable how we pick and choose who the baddies are. I don't remember there being anywhere near the outburst against Brazil or even Russia hosting it. Foreign money, cheap shit from abroad, bring it on.

The west always on the pedestal is laughable.

Why hasn't more been done to have dialogue with the Qataris, to try to make a lasting change instead of constantly telling them they are a bit backward as if that ever helps anyone.

Ultimately shame on fifa, how they were awarded the competition is a disgrace. When you have to build 8 temporary stadiums in a city in the ****ing desert you should know it shouldn't happen.

However if England had been awarded it no one would be talking about Qatar, most wouldn't know where it is and few would care about their awful human rights abuses. If anything the world cup being there, however awful a decision, has given a platform for some change but that won't happen unfortunately.

To be bullied by fifa on even a token gesture is hilarious. Every player should have worn 3.

[chrisp_1927]

Re: armband booking

I hope someone games this. Important player picks up a yellow card in game 1. You go 3 goals up in game 2, guaranteed to qualify. Suddenly remember he has forgotten his armband, puts it on, gets a card and is back for the knockouts with a clean slate !!

[Harry Paget Flashman]

Re: armband booking

I hope someone games this. Important player picks up a yellow card in game 1. You go 3 goals up in game 2, guaranteed to qualify. Suddenly remember he has forgotten his armband, puts it on, gets a card and is back for the knockouts with a clean slate !!

They can’t book you for an armband.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: armband booking

Isn't the World Cup a protected event under law, meaning that it must be shown on terrestrial TV?

So I don't know why some people are saying the BBC should boycott the tournament if they are unhappy with Qatar's abuses.

The World Cup can only be seen here in New Zealand by subscribing to Sky Sports.

[Whisperer]

Re: armband booking

The way you see it would mean no exposure at all and just more likeminded people

What Arab TV is going to focus on Gareth Bale at home with his feet up? There’s no point in being a martyr to a few hundred thousand welsh fans already on board with the cause

Exactly - No exposure to our new found morals, the last time Wales was in a world cup tournament homosexuality was illegal in this country, sometimes you just have to let countries go through their own process. It's okay making the point which I think we have but you don't have to ram it down their throats at every opportunity.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Re: armband booking

Now FIFA are trying to force Belgium to remove the word "love" from the collar of their away shirt!!! https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-b2229873.html

[Jimmy the Jock]

Re: armband booking

Under what law of the game is it a cautionable offence?

That was my thoughts .

[Jimmy the Jock]

Re: armband booking

The World Cup can only be seen here in New Zealand by subscribing to Sky Sports.

REALLY ? How interesting.

[Jimmy the Jock]

Re: armband booking

No country is completely clean of corruption and poor morales.

It's a bit uncomfortable how we pick and choose who the baddies are. I don't remember there being anywhere near the outburst against Brazil or even Russia hosting it. Foreign money, cheap shit from abroad, bring it on.

The west always on the pedestal is laughable.

Why hasn't more been done to have dialogue with the Qataris, to try to make a lasting change instead of constantly telling them they are a bit backward as if that ever helps anyone.

Ultimately shame on fifa, how they were awarded the competition is a disgrace. When you have to build 8 temporary stadiums in a city in the ****ing desert you should know it shouldn't happen.

However if England had been awarded it no one would be talking about Qatar, most wouldn't know where it is and few would care about their awful human rights abuses. If anything the world cup being there, however awful a decision, has given a platform for some change but that won't happen unfortunately.

To be bullied by fifa on even a token gesture is hilarious. Every player should have worn 3.

BOOM we have a winner ...

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Re: armband booking

Now FIFA are trying to force Belgium to remove the word "love" from the collar of their away shirt!!! https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...-b2229873.html

It's all dancing on a pinhead really. However it would be nice for someone, somewhere, to show just the tiniest bit of backbone.

[Harry Paget Flashman]

Re: armband booking

That was my thoughts .

It's not is the answer.

It can be reported to the competition organiser after the match but is not a caution during the game.

Wear it and take the fine. As usual the commentators don't know the laws.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: armband booking

It's not is the answer.

It can be reported to the competition organiser after the match but is not a caution during the game.

Wear it and take the fine. As usual the commentators don't know the laws.

Unsportsmanlike conduct, etc. They'll come up with a reason. Logic doesn’t come into it when FIFA have had a telling off from Qatar. Truly spineless