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FA says sorry to Muslim women’s footballer over tracksuit bottoms ban

FA says sorry to Muslim women’s footballer over tracksuit bottoms ban



Iqra Ismail, who does not wear shorts for religious reasons, was prevented from entering field of play during gameThe Football Association has apologised to a Muslim footballer after she was barred from playing in a match for refusing to wear shorts due to her religious beliefs.Iqra Ismail was meant to come on as a half-time substitute for United Dragons in a Greater London Women’s Football League fixture against Tower Hamlets on Sunday, but she was prevented from entering the field of play by the referee. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/29/fa-says-sorry-to-muslim-womens-footballer-over-tracksuit-bottoms-ban

Author : Tom Ambrose

Publish date : 2024-10-29 21:45:47

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