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Is wearing a poppy political?

Fifa says England and Scotland footballers shouldn't wear the poppy emblem during a match

Fifa says England and Scotland footballers shouldn't wear the poppy emblem during their forthcoming match. The governing body bans political symbols on the pitch. Do you consider the poppy to be one?

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Picture: An England player wears a black armband with a poppy emblem during an international match in 2011 (Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images)

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