Qatar: FIFA World Cup Debate
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(1 year, 9 months ago)
Lords ChamberMy Lords, the noble Lord makes a very valid point. Of course I will follow up exactly as he suggests.
My Lords, does the Minister share my disappointment that FIFA threatened the captain of the English team with a yellow card if he were to wear the OneLove armband?
My Lords, on a personal level, I do. There have been significant moments, such as taking the knee to stand up to racism and showing solidarity for every suppression of human rights. It is important that in an international tournament people get on with the game but, while it is a matter for FIFA, I am sure we all have our personal perspective on this issue.