Dear @FIFAcom,
Could you please clarify how the display of the “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas” banner after the World Cup semi-final complies with your own regulations?
The FIFA World Cup Regulations, Article 12 (Equipment) state:
“The display of political, religious, or personal messages or slogans in any language or form by players and officials on their playing or team kits, equipment… or body is prohibited.”
In addition, Law 4.5 of the IFAB Laws of the Game (The Players’ Equipment) states:
“Equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images.” It further explains that political statements relating to governments, political acts or national issues are not permitted.
The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands/Malvinas is an ongoing political dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina. On that basis, many would reasonably view the banner as a political statement.
If these regulations are to retain credibility, surely they must be enforced consistently, regardless of the nation involved.
I would appreciate FIFA’s clarification.
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