FIFA dress code rules Iran's girls out of Olympics

[Zeppo]

FIFA dress code rules Iran’s girls out of Olympics

Iran's girls football team has been kicked out of the Youth Olympic Games because FIFA rules prevent players wearing an Islamic head scarf.

Thailand was nominated on Monday to replace the barred Iranians, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on its Web site.

"FIFA decreed that the wearing of Islamic hijab was not in accordance with the laws of the game," the Asian governing body said in a statement.

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[Mosiah]

Don't despair, Iran! At least you have a women's program!

[Zeppo]

[Rockman]

If you attended the last Olympics you were not allowed to carry your own water, you had to buy the brand bottled by the sponsor, Pepsi.We live in a World where atrocities are committed by big companies, FIFA should be more concerned about the commercialisation of Olympics..., seems to have no objection to jersey being billboard for a sponsor.
Head gear is not the norm in football(Though Chelsea's keeper...)therefore it is NOT “basic compulsory equipment".



Blessed

[Sir X]

Fifa made an error on this one .