Image copyright PA Image caption Fifa says the poppy is a “political” symbol that goes against its rules A cabinet minister has urged Fifa to “see sense” and drop disciplinary action against England and Scotland for wearing poppies on armbands during a match on Armistice Day.
The FAs of both countries were charged by world football"s governing body after their teams wore the armbands for a World Cup qualifier at Wembley.
Fifa said teams were not allowed to wear “political” symbols when playing.
But Culture Secretary Karen Bradley said the action should be withdrawn.
Fifa made its position clear in the build-up to the game on 11 November, saying it was applying its rule 4.4 concerning political, religious or commercial messages.
England and Scotland chose to defy the sport"s governing body, wearing black armbands with poppies on for the game, which England won 3-0.
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