Rejected petition Let the"Royal British Legion" sponser Englands football team on 11/11/2016

FIFA wish that no poppies are to be on the national football team of England during their game against Scotland on armistice day. This should be aloud, a nation must show respect to all who have given the greatest sacrifice doing their duty. Never forget!

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Give RBL have a sponser day for free. Put the logo on the shirts poppy and all.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The UK Government and Parliament are not responsible for choosing the sponsor of the England football team. This appears to be a matter for the English Football Association.

If you want the government to urge FIFA to overturn its decision, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/170857

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Date submitted 2 November 2016
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