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Fifa Bans England Fans' Submarine Flag
21 Jun
Summary
- Fifa rejected a fan flag due to its submarine imagery.
- Supporters were told to cover the image and resubmit.
- The local club and fans expressed outrage at the decision.
Fifa has prohibited a group of England supporters from carrying their local club's version of the St George's flag to a World Cup fixture. The flag, belonging to Barrow AFC fans, was deemed unacceptable by Fifa due to the inclusion of a submarine silhouette. Fifa stated that imagery of weapons or military is not permitted under their policy.
The fans were informed that their application was rejected and were offered the option to cover the submarine imagery and resubmit. This decision has drawn criticism from the supporters, with one fan describing the ruling as 'harsh' and 'ridiculous.' Barrow AFC's official social media page joined in the sentiment, posting an edited image of their club badge with the submarine blurred out, playfully questioning if the 'Arrow' also needed to be removed.
The supporters intend to comply with Fifa's instructions by covering the submarine on their flag before resubmitting their application for approval.
