FIFA orders Belgium to make an kit change in time for Canada clash

FIFA orders Belgium to make an emergency kit change in time for Canada clash

ahead of their 2022 FIFA World Cup group match against Canada on 23/11. Red Devils are being asked to take out the word "love" from their away strips.

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This would require Adidas to make a batch. All away kits from Qatar are embossed with the word "love" just below their collars.

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FIFA has stated that they are not open for discussions with the Royal Belgian Football Federation about the matter.

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They won't be wearing their away kit during any of their three group stages games, which is a good thing for Belgium.

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The jersey was designed in collaboration to 'Tomorrowland,' one of Belgium's most renowned music festivals.

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Although the kit is already in sale for several month, it remains to see if FIFA will take notice. FIFA warned national team captains to not wear the "OneLove" captain's armsband.

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The original idea was to protest against the host country's poor record in LGBTQIA+ rights. If they do not stop them

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