Harry Kane of England has been forbidden by FIFA from donning the “OneLove” armband while competing in the current World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA has warned Kane that if he enters the field with the armband during their opening encounter against Iran on Monday afternoon, he would face an immediate yellow card (today).
The armband is not permitted under FIFA’s severe rules regarding player attire, which also applies to other items of clothing. The armband’s purpose is to express solidarity with marginalized communities that face discrimination in their country of origin.
According to The Daily Mail UK, Kane may receive a second yellow card and be immediately suspended from the third game if he leads the team out again in their subsequent match.
