FIFA back down in poppy row
England will be allowed to wear poppies on their shirts against Spain on Saturday after
all, albeit as an armband.
An extraordinary row had been stirred up after the Football Association announced the England team
would sport the Remembrance Day flower for their friendly against the World Champions.
Soccerphile World Cup Blog @ Nov 10, 2011 7:19 AM EDT | Blog Profile
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