Today's World Cup headlines as Gareth Bale is threatened wit
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:36 am
Today's World Cup headlines as Gareth Bale is threatened with instant USA yellow card under orders from FIFA
Wales are locked in talks with FIFA and other football associations amid concerns that Gareth Bale could be booked at kick-off of his side’s World Cup opener against the USA for wearing the One Love armband.
FIFA have urged competing nations not to make political statements during the tournament - with competition rules stating teams could be punished for doing so.
Despite the governing body’s advice, the FAW - along with the English FA - have stated they will defy FIFA’s order by wearing the One Love armband during the Qatar showpiece.
The One Love campaign aims to "promote inclusion and send a message against discrimination of any kind". The armbands will be worn to promote inclusivity within a country which has laws against same-sex relationships.
But there is genuine fear that captain Bale - the man who would be wearing the armband for Wales - could be yellow carded as soon as Wales’ fixture against the USA gets underway at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday night.
A formal statement on the issue is expected prior to England’s Group B contest with Iran.
Wales are locked in talks with FIFA and other football associations amid concerns that Gareth Bale could be booked at kick-off of his side’s World Cup opener against the USA for wearing the One Love armband.
FIFA have urged competing nations not to make political statements during the tournament - with competition rules stating teams could be punished for doing so.
Despite the governing body’s advice, the FAW - along with the English FA - have stated they will defy FIFA’s order by wearing the One Love armband during the Qatar showpiece.
The One Love campaign aims to "promote inclusion and send a message against discrimination of any kind". The armbands will be worn to promote inclusivity within a country which has laws against same-sex relationships.
But there is genuine fear that captain Bale - the man who would be wearing the armband for Wales - could be yellow carded as soon as Wales’ fixture against the USA gets underway at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday night.
A formal statement on the issue is expected prior to England’s Group B contest with Iran.
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Re: Today's World Cup headlines as Gareth Bale is threatened
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:42 am
Awareness has been raised now get on with the football, not worth a yellow card imo we need Bale at 100%. Good luck to the boys 
Re: Today's World Cup headlines as Gareth Bale is threatened
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:56 am
FOOTSOLDIER wrote:Awareness has been raised now get on with the football, not worth a yellow card imo we need Bale at 100%. Good luck to the boys
Spot on.
Enough politics
Re: Today's World Cup headlines as Gareth Bale is threatened
Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:07 pm
Just as well we changed our minds or could have got sent off with 2 yellow cards.