FIFA and poppies

No-body would stop me wearing poppy. The Poppy is a mark of respect for those who gave their lives for their country.

I agree that the poppy should be shown on armbands or clothing by those competing in contact sports.  Also that the wearing of the poppy should be a matter of personal choice.  

Cheers .  K 

Thankfully those who are remembered by the poppy, not just in the UK, had the courage to deliver the freedoms those who now complain about the poppy the opportunity to complain without mortal sanction. 'Lest we forget', or moreover 'more they should think' and develop an intellectual capability beyond corruption and greed 

So, it's ok to don shirts that advertise various products for commercial gain, but not alright to remember and respect thousands of people (of ALL religions and faiths and nationalities). Outrageous! Sorry David, disagree with you on this one. Personal choice yes. Let the individual explain why they don't want to wear a poppy (if they wish to because that is non of my business) it's a free country isn't it?

The fact that Mrs May stood up in Parliament  and condemned FIFA over its decision. Proves that is political And therefore not a suitable subject for discussion  on this forum.  

Whilst I have some sympathy with the view that the teams should just go ahead and wear them, without knowing what ,if any, FIFA's sanctions are likely to be it would be rash. It's possible that a point deduction could be one sanction, and in a tight group that could be serious. It seems that FIFA are no better than they used to be under Mr Blatter.

If i want to wear a poppy then i will and thats all that matters to me and sod what anybody else thinks.

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To me the wearing of a poppy is a personal choice and should remain so. It's also a UK thing which other countries may hold different views about.

Putting poppies onto football shirts is a recent innovation which only started in 2010 in the English Premier League. They were never sewn on before, so I can't see why it's suddenly a big issue.

I'm of the view that politics and sport should be kept well apart. And I reckon that is the reason FIFA make this ruling.

England, Scotland and Wales will be playing in a FIFA international competition - not a domestic one, so should respect FIFA rules. 

Cheers

Bugs

 

War sucks, no ifs or buts it really does. It takes lives & destroys families. The Poppy wearing is not a Government driven phenomenon it is a personal choice, a choice we all make, it's personal from the heart, mind & conscience. To put wearing a poppy on a World stage is not an attack political or personal towards any other nation. I think FIFA are overstepping a line by dictating to any nation on this issue. I make no comment on FIFA's own issues-that would be political.