Despite FIFA’s rejection, the company that manufactures the bracelets in Utrecht, the Netherlands, announced that they sold out after sending 10,000, most in the last two weeks where they are priced just above the manufacturing cost of 4.99 eurosthat is, 852.84 Argentine pesos.
“The big boom came with the arrival of the World Cup and, without a doubt, with FIFA’s statement not to allow these captain’s armbands on the pitch“said Badge Direct BV CEO Roland Heerkens.
The bracelet features a rainbow flag in the shape of a heart with a number 1 in the center, surrounded by the text One Love on each side and the words “football connects” in italics below.
Germany’s claim
Germany was one of the teams that had announced that it would wear the One Love bracelet and backtracked on its decision after the threat of reprimand announced by FIFA. However, they did not remain silent. Before the start of their first match against Japan, the 11 German starters posed before the cameras with their mouths covered to demand this sanction and to protest the lack of freedom of expression.
In addition, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer came out to play with rainbow colors on his boots and was one of the promoters of the team photo with his hands over his mouth, a clear sign of the lack of freedom of expression.
Source: Ambito
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