Women’s World Cup: England Boss Sarina Wiegman Confident of Positive Solution to Wearing Armbands
The Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in Australia and New Zealand on July 20th, and England boss Sarina Wiegman is confident that a positive solution will be found to the issue of wearing armbands highlighting social issues. Fifa is currently consulting with players to avoid a repeat of the controversy surrounding the ‘OneLove’ rainbow armbands at the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino Promises Solution
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has promised that a solution will be in place for the start of the Women’s World Cup, saying that everyone has learned lessons from the ‘OneLove’ armband row. One option that could be implemented is for different bands to be worn as the tournament progresses, highlighting a range of issues and causes. These bands could include support for the rights of indigenous peoples, inclusion, gender equality, education for all and ending violence against women. Other bands carry the slogan ‘Unite For Peace’ and ‘Football Is Joy, Peace, Hope, Love, Passion’.
England Players Have Wiegman’s Backing
England midfielder Georgia Stanway has said that the players have Wiegman’s backing to wear the armbands in Australia for this summer’s tournament. Stanway said that Wiegman is with them 100%, and that whatever the outcome of Fifa’s decision is, they will still stand for what they believe in.
Conclusion
England boss Sarina Wiegman is confident that a positive solution will be found to the issue of wearing armbands highlighting social issues at the Women’s World Cup. Fifa president Gianni Infantino has promised that a solution will be in place for the start of the tournament, and England players have Wiegman’s backing to wear the armbands. It remains to be seen what the outcome of Fifa’s decision will be, but it is clear that England players are determined to stand up for what they believe in.