The Football Association (FA) has been branded 'spineless' for its refusal to display the Israeli flag on Wembley arch following Hamas' attack on Israel.
The Football Association has been branded "spineless" for its refusal to display the Israeli flag on Wembley arch following Hamas' attack on Israel. The FA announced yesterday that the iconic stadium's arch will not be lit in the colours of the Israeli flag ahead of England's international clash with Australia.Players from both sides will now wear black armbands during the friendly, with flags and kits from non-competing nations - including Israel, banned.
The Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer expressed her "extreme disappointment" at the decision after making her "views clear"."It is especially disappointing in light of the FA's bold stance on other terrorist attacks in the recent past," she said."Words and actions matter. The government is clear: we stand with Israel." A message of ‘peace and unity’ was initially slated to be conveyed before England face Australia in a friendly on Friday.
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