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Going against FIFA and willing to take punishment

England and Scotland both wear a poppy to commemorate those who have died through conflict, despite being told by FIFA that they would be punished.

England and Scotland lining up at Wembley - but the build up to the oldest fixture in international football focused not just on the match, but the decision by both associations to wear black armbands bearing a poppy to commemorate those who have died through conflict. This was despite being told by FIFA, that they were not allowed to and would face punishment.

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