The men's team have a lot to live up to this year since their female counterparts won the women's world cup.
World Cup - anyone watching the matches
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Yes I know, although it was the Euros it is still something to live up to xx
Angel Faith
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jeffweeder
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Angel Faith
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For others who may not know about the meaning of the rainbow armband.
World Cup teams abandon rainbow armband after learning of consequences
The European soccer teams that were planning to wear rainbow armbands during the World Cup have decided against the decision.
The Royal Dutch Futbol Association, which had spearheaded the movement, said FIFA told them a player wearing the OneLove armband would receive a yellow card.
The OneLove armbands were to be worn by the team captains of the Dutch, England, Wales, Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark.
The OneLove campaign is meant to show solidarity with all people across the globe. The rainbow lettering is commonly seen as a nod to the LGBTQ community.
Qatar, which is hosting the World Cup, has faced criticism for human rights abuses.
The Royal Dutch Futbol Association said it was willing to pay a possible fine for the captain to wear an armband. It was critical of FIFA for alerting them of the decision a day before their game and threatening to punish the players.
"This goes against the spirit of our sport that connects millions of people," the association said.
The Royal Dutch Futbol Association added it would take a "critical look at our relationship with FIFA in the coming period."
jeffweeder
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Hi Angel
I understand what the arm band means, I just wasn't sure if you agreed with me giving them the thumbs up for not wearing it.
Another poster gave me an angry rating for it.
Iran absolutely belted Wales defence in the 2nd half, and got 2 late goals to win it.
Yes, both in extra time - I kind of feel sorry for Wales as a home team, they play England on Tuesday !
And the Iran team sang there anthem today - I respected them not singing it , but it goes to show how fear of a regime can change your minds x
Really, I was only following part of the match on my phone and checked the final score……
I just watched the highlights from the Wales match , yes the goalie messed up. Feel really sorry for the player that took his place. I believe that they have to beat England on Tuesday to stay in !!!!
jeffweeder
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Yes it wasn't a good match for England was it !?Did they fall asleep?
Truly forgettable
Let’s hope Tuesdays match is better x
Yes,that was a good film. I don’t dislike him but do think his status in the US has gone to his head a bit and most people I speak to don’t like him. …….
He ran out from the box and bumped into an Iranian player, he was also caught with a high boot. Unlucky that the ref reviewed the foul, in what was probably just a little brain fade moment for the Welsh goalie, but was doing pretty well to protect the goal before that, with the amount of pressure Iran was putting on.
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