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Wales Online
22 minutes ago
- Wales Online
The rules on black armbands in sport in the UK - when they are allowed
The rules on black armbands in sport in the UK - when they are allowed The symbol of mourning and grief has been banned at some events, and by some sporting bodies A black armband is seen to signify the death of Queen Elizabeth II on the arm of Kostas Tsimikas of Liverpool Football players in the UK have been wearing black armbands as a symbol of mourning and respect for more than 75 years, although the tradition goes back much further and predates World War One. Black armbands are worn to pay respect to players, staff and even fans after a recent death - as well as to remember tragic events or during periods of national mourning. Many players wore black armbands after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, while players also wear bands to mark the date of events such as the Hillsborough Disaster, and the Munich Air Disaster. In order to wear armbands, in the UK, clubs need to request permission from the league or governing body. FIFA and UEFA require national teams or clubs in international competitions to seek permission before wearing black armbands. The length of time that black armbands are worn after a football player's death is not fixed by formal rules but typically follows custom and discretion. For a current first-team player, it is usually worn for one or two matches. Black armbands have been banned during some notable events. FIFA initially banned the England squad from wearing black armbands with poppies in 2011 and 2016. In 2011 FIFA reversed its decision after backlash from the UK government and public, allowing poppies to be worn on black armbands. Article continues below In 2016, FIFA again threatened sanctions, but England, Scotland, and Wales wore them anyway. Fines followed but were later overturned on appeal. Armbands for Black Lives Matter were allowed in 2020 during a limited protest but governing bodies later tightened restrictions to avoid political expressions becoming routine. The International Olympic Committee's Rule 50 prohibits athletes from displaying political or religious symbols (including armbands) during competition or podium ceremonies. This includes black armbands for political causes, though general mourning may be allowed with permission. Black has been the colour of mourning since ancient times. In Rome, mourners wore dark togas during funerals and periods of grief. In Medieval Europe, b lack became standard mourning wear among nobles and royalty. Article continues below Queen Victoria's prolonged mourning after Prince Albert's death (1861–1901) cemented black as the mourning colour in Britain and influenced global customs.
BreakingNews.ie
an hour ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Tyson Fury ready for comeback and targets Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury has said he wants a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk or an all-British showdown against long-time rival Anthony Joshua as he plots a return to the ring in 2026. Fury retired from the sport following December's rematch defeat to Ukrainian Usyk, but Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh revealed on Wednesday that the 36-year-old had told him of his intention to fight next year. Advertisement Fury – who has recently posted footage of himself back in the gym with trainer SugarHill Steward – then followed up that announcement himself, speaking to Boxing News at an IBA Pro Event in Istanbul. The 'Gypsy King' will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026 ... 🥊 We have a rabbit to hunt! 🐰🐇 — TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) July 2, 2025 'Who would I rather fight right now? Usyk. I want my revenge in England, that's all I want,' Fury said. 'I want my fair shout, and I don't believe I got a fair shout the last two times. I don't know what I'm going to have to do, because I can't let it go to a decision. 'That's the one I want, but if I don't get that then it will be Joshua, the biggest British fight that will ever happen. Advertisement 'It would break all records and it would sell out 100,000 at Wembley in an hour and it's a fight I think can happen, if I decide to come back and the deal was right.' Usyk will become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion should he defeat Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight world champion, at Wembley later this month. Tyson Fury, right, said he wants a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk following his loss in December (Nick Potts/PA) Fury appeared to dismiss the prospect of taking on Dubois. 'If I did come back, hypothetically speaking, if I was to return and box Daniel Dubois, he wouldn't land a glove on me, it would be a one-sided beatdown,' he said. Advertisement Sport Tyson Fury will come out of retirement in 2026, sa... Read More 'But I wish him luck in his fight against Usyk, but styles make fights and his style and my style don't gel. I would annihilate him.' Alalshikh signalled a potential Fury return with a social media post on Tuesday which referenced the 'rabbit' nickname given by Fury to Usyk in the build-up to their previous fights. 'The 'Gypsy King' will be back,' Alalshikh wrote. 'I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026 … We have a rabbit to hunt.'
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Wales get set to end horror 17-Test losing run against Eddie Jones' Japan amid sweltering Far East temperatures
Wales head coach Matt Sherratt says he is more concerned by the prospect of a greasy match ball than the sweltering conditions facing his players in Japan. The thermometer dial is expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius when Wales kick-off at 2pm local time in Kitakyushu on Saturday against Eddie Jones ' Brave Blossoms. The temperature will feel a lot more when high humidity is factored in and the Wales squad, who used a heat chamber at home ahead of the two-Test series, have turned to ice baths, ice towels and cold flannel hats since arriving in Japan. Wales are looking to end a horror run of 17 consecutive Test defeats in the Far East, but a victory is not guaranteed. 'We've done everything we can to prepare the players for this,' said interim head coach Sherratt, who has made 11 changes from the side hammered by England in the Six Nations Championship three months ago. 'The players weren't hugely excited about the heat chamber in Cardiff, but they worked really hard.' WALES TEAM TO FACE EDDIE JONES' JAPAN Blair Murray; Tom Rogers, Johnny Williams, Ben Thomas, Josh Adams; Sam Costelow, Kieran Hardy; Nicky Smith, Dewi Lake (capt), Keiron Assiratti, Ben Carter, Teddy Williams, Alex Mann, Josh Macleod, Taulupe Faletau Replacements: Liam Belcher, Gareth Thomas, Archie Griffin, James Ratti, Aaron Wainwright, Tommy Reffell, Rhodri Williams, Joe Roberts Kick-off: 6am, Saturday Venue: Kitakyushu TV: BBC Wales Sherratt added: 'It was as close as we could get in the UK to the temperatures in Japan, but it's obviously different here because we're training in it for 80 minutes rather than five or 10 minutes. 'We saw a lot of wet balls and we've trained in the middle of the day here to get used to the heat. If I'm honest it's not the heat, it's the ball (that's a problem). 'It's very difficult to keep the ball dry. It's probably going to be a game on TV where the conditions look perfect, but the ball's going to be really greasy and will test your skill set.' After being parachuted in to replace Warren Gatland midway through the Six Nations, Sherratt is again in charge of Wales in Japan this month while the Welsh Rugby Union continues to search for a new permanent head coach. Wales are without usual captain Jac Morgan, who is with the British & Irish Lions in Australia. Absent too is scrum-half Tomos Williams who was also on Lions duty until he suffered a cruel hamstring injury. There are four survivors from the record 68-14 defeat to England in March who will start in Japan – No 8 Taulupe Faletau, prop Nicky Smith, centre Ben Thomas and full-back Blair Murray remaining. Faletau will win his 109th cap against Japan but the other two back-row members, Alex Mann and Josh Macleod, have only seven Test appearances between them. As well as Faletau, only wing Josh Adams, Smith and scrum-half Kieran Hardy possess over 20 caps in the starting line-up. Hooker Dewi Lake captains the side, inexperienced pair Ben Carter and Teddy Williams form a second-row partnership and centre Johnny Williams returns after last featuring at the 2023 World Cup. There is some experience on the bench in prop Gareth Thomas and back-rowers Aaron Wainwright and Tommy Reffell who are three of the six forward replacements. Sherratt said: 'We've had three weeks prep and it (selection) is a mixture of recent club form and trying to get some combinations we've seen in training. 'It's a new coaching group and we've tried to let the players start on an even playing field and select on what we've seen. 'We feel conditions are probably going to be tough to start with and to have some real quality experience off the bench will be massive. 'It's not really a 15 we've picked, it's a genuine 23. 'I've learned at Cardiff that you don't throw on all your experience at once because between 60 and 80 (minutes) is where some of the crucial decision-making comes in. 'We need a genuine 80-minute performance.' The second Test will be played in Kobe on Saturday week.
