Published 1 year ago

England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar

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Football fans have been turned away from entering World Cup stadiums for dressing like crusaders. Footage of security checks outside one of Qatar's eight stadiums appeared to show England fans dressed in crusader costumes being prevented from entering by security - resulting in them having to turn around and leave.

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The Hindu

FIFA World Cup: England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar

England fans will be barred from Friday’ match in Qatar against the United States and future World Cup games if they wear crusader replica costumes which are considered culturally insensitive in a Muslim country, FIFA has said.

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

Fifa bans fans from dressing as crusaders at England vs USA World Cup fixture

Fans have been spotted at the tournament dressed in chainmail while carrying plastic swords and shields with the St George cross.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar

England fans will be barred from Friday' match in Qatar against the United States and future World Cup games if they wear crusader replica costumes which are considered culturally insensitive in a Muslim country, FIFA has said. England supporters have used imitation chain-mail armour, plastic helmets and toy weapons as a fancy dress for games for years. But images of some fans

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

England fans turned away from World Cup game for being dressed as crusaders

Three Lions supporters wearing crusader costumes, complete with chainmail, fake swords and shields, have been warned against offending locals at the World Cup in Qatar

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Crusader costumes worn by England fans are 'offensive,' says FIFA

Ahead of England's World Cup clash with the United States on Friday, world soccer's governing body FIFA said that Crusader costumes worn by England fans are "offensive."

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Crusader costumes worn by England fans are 'offensive,' says FIFA

Chris Eldergill and Zayn Nabbi, CNNAhead of England’s World Cup clash with the United States on Friday, world soccer’s governing body FIFA said that Crusader costumes worn by England fans are “offensive.”Some England fans attend sports events dressed as the English patron Saint George, equipped with helmets, crosses and plastic swords.FIFA told CNN: “Crusader costumes in the Arab or Middle East context can be offensive to Muslims. That is why an…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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