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FIFA open 'disciplinary' case against England for poppy tribute

By Agencefrancepresse

Updated on
November 17, 2016

FIFA open 'disciplinary' case against England for poppy tribute

Zurich (AFP) – FIFA said Thursday it has started “disciplinary proceedings” after England and Scotland wore poppies on an armband in tribute to their countries’ war dead in breach of a ban on political symbols.

“We can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened on this matter,” a FIFA spokesperson told AFP when asked about action planned after the November 11 match at Wembley.

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