England manager Sarina Wiegman opens up about the arm band situation among the pre-tournament camp
While all 32 teams competing in the biggest Women’s World Cup to date, which kicks off in one week, are strictly prohibited from wearing the rainbow One Love armband in support of LGBTQ+ rights. Instead, they have eight alternatives to choose from, all representing different causes.
Lioness captain Millie Bright is yet to announce which armband she will sport throughout what looks set to be the greatest women’s sporting event of all time. But England boss, Sarina Weigman told Sky Sports her side are in good spirits: “I think the players are happy with the solution.
“I think first of all it’s good that there is a solution ahead of the tournament. I think with the armbands, it’s up to the team what armband they want to wear and I think we’re in a really good place with that.”
FIFA threatened sanctions to those who do not comply with the same regulations that stopped teams from wearing the OneLove armband at last year’s men’s World Cup in Qatar. Throughout the previous tournament, captains could be booked or forced to leave the pitch if they chose to ignore FIFA’s ruling, which looks to continue across the globe to Australia and New Zealand.