FIFA has banned the use of the One Love headband in the Women's World Cup. . . then issues its own

FIFA says it wants to «highlight social causes» in the Women's World Cup final. Photo: PA

The pro-LGBQ&#43 ; The One Love armband will continue to be banned by FIFA from the Women's World Cup finals, but world football's governing body is presenting its own similar version with the same color scheme that captains will be allowed to wear during the tournament.

FIFA has released eight different new armbands that they allow to be worn in 32-team competitions in Australia and New Zealand. The first one, titled «Come Together,» features a loving heart in the same colors as One. The Love headband is in the same order, although it does not contain the word «love».

The move will be seen by some as a significant compromise by FIFA in the wake of the armband controversy for the 2022 Men's World Cup in Qatar. However, their broader rules remain unchanged and teams will still be subject to sporting sanctions if they wear any other armbands during matches, and many will feel that FIFA has not gone far enough to show support for LGBTQ& #43;

England men's team captain Harry Kane was also planning to wear the One Love armband during the Men's World Cup along with several other European captains, but the Football Association advised Kane not to wear it following FIFA's threats against the sport. sanctions.

Harry Kane wearing the One Love headband during last year's UEFA Nations League match against Italy. Credit: PA/Nick Potts

England don't appear to be trying to challenge FIFA's armband decisions and it is understood that in the weeks leading up to their first game they will now decide which of the eight FIFA-approved armbands they will wear on tournament.

An FA spokesman told Telegraph Sport: “We are aware that FIFA is working with federations and players from around the world to develop the armbands that will be worn at the Women's World Cup. The next step for our players will be to decide which clothing option they choose.”

Speaking ahead of FIFA's announcement, England midfielder Georgia Stanway said: «One way or another, we know we're all for the same thing.» .

“If we can or can't wear an armband, we know what we wanted and we'll insist on what we wanted. Whatever the result, we will stand by what we believed in and how we wanted to see the solution.”

Stanway spoke ahead of England's friendly warm-up against Portugal at the sold-out stadium: MK on Saturday. This is England's last match on home soil before flying to Australia on July 5 to prepare for the first World Cup match against Haiti in Brisbane on July 22.

Fifa said at the tournament that it wanted to «emphasize social causes» and selected eight themes after consultation with players, football associations and the United Nations.

Therefore, they allow eight armbands to be worn on the playing field marked:

• Unite for Inclusion
• Unite for Indigenous
• Unite for Gender Equality
• Unite for Gender Equality
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  • Unite for Peace
  • Unite to End Education for All
  • Unite to End Hunger
  • Unite to End Violence against Women
  • Unite to End Violence against Women
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  • Football is joy, peace, love, hope and passion

  Participating teams will have the choice to wear one armband per match, or choose one of the above armbands, which their captain will wear throughout the campaign.

  “Football connects the world and our global events such as the FIFA Championship. The Women's World Cup has a unique ability to bring people together and bring joy, excitement and passion,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

  “After several very open discussions with stakeholders, including member associations and players, we have decided to highlight a range of social causes – from inclusion to gender equality, from peace to zero hunger, from education to domestic violence – during all 64 matches. “

  Before that on the pitch, England will feel ready for the World Cup when they face Portugal on Saturday. They will be without captain Millie Bright, who is recovering early from a knee injury but remains in the game, and without Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Nobbs, but Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood has been declared fit to play.

  On the tests that Portugal will host, head coach Sarina Vigman added: “This is the first time for them at the World Cup. They are technical but not afraid to play long passes. They have some speed up front and some players who can do unpredictable things.

  “They have a style of play that we haven't experienced yet, hopefully they will. We will be challenged. For us, this is also the first game after the end of the season, after a break and two weeks of training. So we're getting ready.»