"One Love Armband" Controversy in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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Brush Stroke Amidst the migrant worker's death controversy, FIFA made yet another controversial decision by threatening players not to wear the "One love armband" during the 2022 FIFA world cup

Initially, Some European countries agreed to wear the "One love armband" during the world cup to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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"One Love Armband" Controversy in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Initially, Some European countries agreed to wear the "One love armband" during the world cup to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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