The captains of Women’s World Cup starting in 20 days in Australia and New Zealand will be able to choose between eight different wristbands available at FIFA. The organization hopes to avoid the scandal that occurred at the last men’s World Cup in Qatar with the band ‘OneLove’. Captains were then banned from wearing the armband under threat of severe penalties.
Following consultations between FIFA and the captains of the 32 participating nations, eight bands were finally announced. The rainbow defended by the German national team is not included, but there is a copy in different colors with the legend ‘United for Inclusion’. “The colors of this band are not those of the rainbow or the LGBT community, but rather symbolize race and origin (red/black/green) and all gender identities and sexual orientations (pink/yellow/blue) ,” he explained. .
Along with other bands, teams can express their support for indigenous peoples, gender equality, education for all, peace or call attention to violence against women and hunger. Finally, there is also a slightly more neutral band with the text ‘soccer is fun, peace, love and passion’.
As captain of ‘Leonas’ (Netherlands), Sherida Spitse is involved in discussions with FIFA. The 33-year-old midfielder told ‘NOS’ that he was happy with the outcome of the consultation. “The solution proposed today with the different bracelets is good for us. It gives us space to continue to convey the message that we think is important.”
Source: La Verdad
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