Harry Kane was threatened with one-match BAN if he wore One Love armband
Denmark's former Prime Minister claims she was told that captain Simon Kjaer would receive a ban if he wore the rainbow armband"FIFA has been a little tight-lipped about what sanctions could be envisage but I think it was a valid consideration for us."
All seven nations - the group was completed by Germany, Belgium and Switzerland - back down under the threats."I am happy for the seven nations who have worked together for this, but maybe it is also time to say now we are playing football. "This does not mean that any of us are giving up the fight for LGBTQ+ rights to have a place in football in general."
Her comments came as America's most senior diplomat, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, slammed world football chiefs over the issue. Blinken, speaking in Doha, said: "It is always concerning when we see any restrictions on freedom of expression."In my judgment, no one on a football pitch should be forced to choose between supporting these values and playing for their team."
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