jeraado wrote:But the decision has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with religion. Whilst the rules around allowable and non-allowable equipment are specified in the LotG, it is also stated in the decisions of the FA board that as a general principle religious attire would not be permitted as part of players' equipment.
Incidentally, it was due to the prominence of religious messages causing crowd trouble that led to the decision for removal of a players' shirt above their heads to celebrate a goal was a cautionable offence.
And what the heck is this about FIFA having nothing to do with politics? Of course FIFA has plenty to do with politics, but they are an apolitical organisation. FIFA is very strict on political interference in sport, and a number of countries have been temporarily suspended due to political interference in the national association (most recently Belize).
If the above is true, then if one voluntarily participates in FIFA, then they should abide by their previously set rules.