Europe 1 with AFP 9:33 p.m., November 21, 2022

Belgium, who had already been banned by FIFA from wearing the inclusive "One Love" armband at the World Cup, will not be able to use their second set of jerseys on which the word "Love" is written, according to the Belgian Federation.

A decision of the body which is still debated in this World Cup.

Belgium is deprived of its second jersey on which the word "Love" is written.

This so-called "outside" jersey, largely white but on which appear prints taking up the colors of the rainbow and the word "Love" on the collar, cannot therefore be worn by the Red Devils.

According to the Belgian Federation, it is this mention "Love" which would pose a problem for Fifa.

It will therefore suffice to remove this inscription for the jersey to be validated by the international body.

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Reference to Tomorrowland

This jersey "is inspired by the famous fireworks of Tomorrowland (a music festival, editor's note) and represents the common values ​​of diversity, equality and inclusion", specified the RBFA during the presentation of the jersey in last September.

The Belgians, who enter the fray on Wednesday against Canada, will wear their first outfit, traditionally red, for the three matches of the group stage of this World Cup.

The seven European teams which had planned to wear a colorful "One Love" armband against discrimination at the World Cup in Qatar gave up on Monday in the face of the threat of "sporting sanctions" brandished by FIFA.

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Armband controversy

The world football body has warned, according to the Dutch federation, that if the captains of these seven nations wear a OneLove armband, they will receive a yellow card at kick-off.

"Belgium's players and coaches are strong supporters of inclusion and will continue to show their support in other ways," reacted the RBFA, adding that they will now "take a critical look at their relationship with FIFA. "in the coming period.