FIFA approves headscarves

Following a trial period, FIFA have officially sanctioned the wearing of religious headscarves on a football pitch.

• FIFA sanctions wearing of headscarves following a successful trial period


• Football governing body caused controversy when imposing ban in 2007


• FIFA also announce that all slogans on undergarments will be banned from June 1

(CNN) — Football’s world governing body, FIFA, has officially sanctioned the wearing of religious headscarves.

The announcement made at the Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Zurich, Switzerland follows a successful trial period which began in July 2012.

“The IFAB approved the modification to the interpretation of ‘Law 4 — The Players’ Equipment’ specifying the provisions by which male and female players can now wear head covers,” read a statement on FIFA’s website on Saturday.

“After a two-year pilot, The IFAB agreed that there was no indication as to why the wearing of head covers should be prohibited…”

Bayem dressing room secrets revealed

How Bayern Munich became the World’s best team

FIFA banned the wearing of headscarves in 2007 on the grounds of safety, but the ruling caused controversy.

In 2011, Iran’s women’s team forfeited a Olympic qualifying match against Jordan because members of their team were prohibited from wearing headscarves.

However, following a

Incoming Search Terms:
FIFA approves headscarves
approves, FIFA, headscarves