England, Scotland to face Fifa sanctions over poppiesDARREN STAPLES/REUTERS England will defy Fifa's ban and wear poppies to commemorate their war dead, as they did in 2011 against Spain when Frank Lampard was in the side. England and Scotland will face Fifa sanctions after insisting they will feature embroidered poppies honouring Britain's war dead on their soccer jerseys for a match between the neighbours. Granting an exemption for England and Scotland would create a political minefield, according to soccer's governing body. A Fifa compromise in 2011 allowed England players to wear the poppy on black armbands for a friendly game against Spain. England and Scotland are unlikely to face a points deduction in their World Cup qualifying group, with a fine more probable.

Source: Stuff November 02, 2016 21:54 UTC