What is 'OneLove armband' controversy overshadowing FIFA World Cup 2022? Why is it banned?

In September 2022, about 10 European nations announced that ir respective football team captains will wear distinctive ‘OneLove’ armband, designed to express solidarity with LGBTQ+ community. While teams maintained ir stance about captains wearing armband during FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, scenario changed dramatically on Monday. Come Monday, seven out of 10 European nations me a sensational U-turn from ir earlier statements as FIFA threatened m with being booked. 

football associations of seven international teams put out a joint statement, explaining that y would be putting ir skippers at risk by allowing m to wear armband. “FIFA has been very clear that it will impose sporting sanctions if our captains wear armbands on field of play. As national federations, we can't put our players in a position where y could face sporting sanctions including bookings, so we have asked captains not to attempt to wear armbands in FIFA World Cup games,” statement re.

What is Qatar’s stance against same-sex relationships?

It is pertinent to mention that hosts of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar have been heavily criticized for ir human rights issues in ir country. Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar and treatment of individuals belonging to LGBTQ community is one of biggest topics of discussion. In statement after deciding to abide by FIFA’s guidelines about not wearing ‘OneLove armband’, associations revealed ir disappointment with FIFA for its decision.

Origin of ‘OneLove’ campaign in September

"We are very frustrated by FIFA decision which we believe is unprecedented - we wrote to FIFA in September informing m of our wish to wear One Love armband to actively support inclusion in football, and h no response,” joint statement furr re. seven nations who agreed to FIFA's terms are England, Nerlands, Wales, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and Denmark. Meanwhile, abiding by rules, England skipper Harry Kane wore an armband with quote, “No Discrimination” during team’s 6-2 win against Iran in Group B match.

Earlier on September 21, England h put out a social media statement that revealed details about ir campaign against discrimination. “ OneLove campaign will use power of football to promote inclusion and send a message against discrimination of any kind as eyes of world fall on global game. message will be symbolized by respective men’s national team captains wearing distinctive OneLove armband,” England wrote on Instagram.