The seven countries that were prevented by FIFA from wearing 'OneLove' armbands during the World Cup in Qatar are jointly considering their legal options, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on Wednesday.
Global soccer governing body FIFA threatened to book any player wearing the armband, which was introduced to support diversity and inclusion.from their plans to wear the armband as a result.in a symbolic protest during a team photo ahead of their 2-1 loss to Japan on Wednesday.
"All seven countries whose captains would have played with the 'OneLove' captain's armband have jointly taken the decision not to go to the CAS at this time," the KNVB said. "Previously, the captains of the Netherlands and nine other countries played with the 'OneLove' armband on during Nations League matches. These fall under UEFA and this caused no problems."
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