AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Belgium’s international minister wore a “One Love” armband when she met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino at her nation’s World Cup match in opposition to Canada on Wednesday.Hadja Lahbib was pictured carrying the colourful armband — thought to be an emblem for inclusion and variety — that FIFA has prevented captains of seven European groups, together with Belgium, from carrying on the World Cup in Qatar.They wished to put on it as a rebuke to host nation Qatar’s human rights report.Lahbib posted a photograph of herself on Twitter carrying the band on her left arm, writing: “My coronary heart goes out to our Pink Devils!”FIFA warned the seven European federations that gamers can be penalized in the event that they wore the armband.Germany’s gamers lined their mouths for his or her staff picture earlier than their opening World Cup match, a 2-1 loss to Japan, to protest in opposition to FIFA’s clampdown on the “One Love” armband.“It was an indication from the staff, from us,” Germany coach Hansi Flick mentioned, “that FIFA is muzzling us.”German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser, who can also be chargeable for sports activities, additionally wore a “One Love” armband within the stands for her nation’s match, sitting beside Infantino. Faeser posted a photograph of herself carrying it with the hashtag #OneLove. ______Steve Douglas is at https://twitter.com/sdouglas80
Belgium politician wears ‘One Love’ armband at World Cup
