Petition · past parliament
Force Fifa into droping any formal action against the English and Scottish F/A
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
Fifa are cosidering taking disciplinary action against the English and Scottish football associations for allowing their players to wear poppy armbands on Armistice day. This has never been or should be a political statement any sanctions are unjustified.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Nov 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.