"The Football Association of Wales (FAW) can confirm that FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the FAW following the FIFA World Cup Russia qualifier against Serbia at the Cardiff City Stadium on 12 November 2016.
The disciplinary proceedings against the FAW are in relation to incidents involving the display of poppy symbols. The incidents, as detailed in the communication from FIFA, under investigation include –
Some supporters in the stands wearing the poppy
A member of the armed forces was holding a bunch of poppies at the exit of the tunnel .
A fans mosaic depicting the poppy was displayed during the anthem of Wales.
A banner depicting the poppy was also displayed by the supporters of wales before the
match started.
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Posted By: Higher Wrather, Nov 23, 17:01:54
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