The FA previously said it had been prepared to accept any fines
"We are very frustrated by the FIFA decision which we believe is unprecedented - we wrote to FIFA in September informing them of our wish to wear the One Love armband to actively support inclusion in football, and had no response”.
Fifa has asked that all captains wear a different armband on each match day, promoting positive messages including ‘Football unites the world’, ‘Share the meal’ and “Bring the moves”. It has even been suggested that an official may be sent into dressing rooms prior to kick off to remove any of the ‘OneLove’ armbands.
England skipper Harry Kane spoke of his desire to wear the armband, saying “We’ve made it clear as a team and a staff and organisation that we want to wear the armband. “I know the FA are talking to Fifa at the moment and I’m sure by game time tomorrow they will have their decision. I think we’ve made it clear that we want to wear it.”
The Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, who is taking charge of his third major international tournament with England said “I know there are conversations going on. I think a number of European countries have spoken. We’ve made our position clear.” England will now not wear the armband in the group B opener against Iran. Wales have also announced they will also opt against wearing it, meaning Gareth Bale will wear a different armband as they face the United States on November 21.
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