WATCH: Your views on the FIFA ban on England shirt poppies

By The Newsroom
Published 1st Nov 2016, 12:01 GMT
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 16:22 GMT

People in Portsmouth have been reacting to the news that England players may be banned from wearing poppies when they play Scotland on Armistice Day.

The Sun has reported that Fifa has banned the two teams from displaying poppies on their shirts during the game on November 11 as political statements are not allowed.

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The Football Association hope to show their support for the poppy appeal 05a15deb-89f3-4f73-b969-a8e3f782

Gareth Southgate’s side host their neighbours at Wembley in a World Cup qualifier.

We went out to our offices in Lakeside North Harbour to see what people thought about Fifa’s decision.

Related topics:PeopleEnglandFIFAPortsmouthScotlandGareth SouthgateWembley
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