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FA President Prince William urged to act over Fifa’s poppy ban scandal

PRINCE William should join the fight to end Fifa’s shameful poppy ban, military veterans said last night.

They want Wills, president of our FA, to use his influence so England and Scotland stars can pay tribute with the emblem on their shirts during their match on Armistice Day this Friday.

 FA President Prince William has been urged to use his influence to overrule ban
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FA President Prince William has been urged to use his influence to overrule banCredit: Getty Images

The FA has so far said it will provide only black armbands with poppies at Wembley.

Ex-Lance Corporal Gary Weaving, 37, said: “There should  be no compromise. Prince Harry is well placed to put our argument forward and if our royals aren’t going to fight for us, who is?”

Barry Martin, 40, a former Guardsman, said: “It would be great if Prince William could put himself forward. Fifa’s judgment is an absolute disgrace.”

 Leicester marked Remembrance Day by weaving poppies into the pitch for West Brom game
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Leicester marked Remembrance Day by weaving poppies into the pitch for West Brom gameCredit: Getty Images
 FA has only allowed England squad to wear black armbands with poppies on
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FA has only allowed England squad to wear black armbands with poppies onCredit: Getty Images

Geoff Edwards, 58, who was in the Royal Corps of Transport, said: “I fully support Prince William getting involved. Fifa wouldn’t even exist if people hadn’t given up their lives.”

Fifa says the poppy falls foul of its ban on “political” messages.

 PM May is backing Sun campaign
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PM May is backing Sun campaignCredit: Getty Images
 Sports Minister Tracey Couch has given her backing to our petition
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Sports Minister Tracey Couch has given her backing to our petitionCredit: PA:Press Association

A Sun campaign for a U-turn has been backed by PM Theresa May and Sports Minister Tracey Crouch.

Our petition had 313,434 names last night.


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