(Daily Express)
More: http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/727364 ... istice-DayENGLAND and Scotland players have been banned by Fifa from wearing poppies on their shirts to remember fallen heroes during their World Cup qualifier on Armistice Day.
Furious war veterans blasted the heartless decision by the sport’s governing body, FIFA, which claims the symbol of commemorating those who have died in battle is too political.
But FA chiefs have also been lambasted for reportedly failing to challenge the Fifa ruling for next Friday’s crucial game.