On the night of the 28th, before the match between Japan and Myanmar in the second qualifying round of the World Cup Qatar World Cup in Chiba, one player from Myanmar was protesting against the military during the national anthem of Myanmar. I posed with three fingers to show my intention.
The three-fingered pose was made by the reserve goalkeeper, Pie Lian Aung, who raised his right hand and raised his three fingers toward the TV camera approaching during the national anthem singing. It was.
The Myanmar national team is facing the first international match after a military coup d'etat in February.
Before the match, Myanmar people living in Japan gathered around the venue and held a protest demonstration with a placard stating that they would not support the military soccer team.
The FIFA Code of Ethics of the Federation of International Football Associations stipulates that officials, players and other stakeholders should remain politically neutral.
In addition, the rules of competition established by the "International Football Association Board" made by FIFA etc. stipulate that athletes must not show political, religious or personal slogans, messages or images in games.