England join OneLove alliance ahead of 2022 World Cup in Qatar
England have joined a host of other nations in pledging their allegiance to the OneLove campaign against discrimination ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Three Lions will join the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland and Wales in supporting an initiative to promote inclusion before and during this year's tournament.
Starting with his trip to Italy on September 23 as part of the UEFA Nations League, captain Harry Kane will wear a distinctive heart-adorned armband to show the team's stance against practices discriminatory.
Kane will be among the skippers who will also wear the OneLove armband in Qatar, where same-sex relationships and the promotion of same-sex relationships are criminalized.
“I am honored to join my fellow national team captains in supporting the important OneLove campaign,” Kane said.
"As captains, we may all be competing against each other on the pitch, but we are united against all forms of discrimination.
"This is even more relevant at a time when division is common in society. Wearing the armband together on behalf of our teams will send a clear message when the world is watching."
Sweden and Norway, who did not qualify for the World Cup, will support the campaign in this month's Nations League matches.
England have joined a host of other nations in pledging their allegiance to the OneLove campaign against discrimination ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Three Lions will join the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland and Wales in supporting an initiative to promote inclusion before and during this year's tournament.
Starting with his trip to Italy on September 23 as part of the UEFA Nations League, captain Harry Kane will wear a distinctive heart-adorned armband to show the team's stance against practices discriminatory.
Kane will be among the skippers who will also wear the OneLove armband in Qatar, where same-sex relationships and the promotion of same-sex relationships are criminalized.
“I am honored to join my fellow national team captains in supporting the important OneLove campaign,” Kane said.
"As captains, we may all be competing against each other on the pitch, but we are united against all forms of discrimination.
"This is even more relevant at a time when division is common in society. Wearing the armband together on behalf of our teams will send a clear message when the world is watching."
Sweden and Norway, who did not qualify for the World Cup, will support the campaign in this month's Nations League matches.
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