And absurd it is.

Although the poppy may not be worn in all countries around the world, the sentiment is recognised and respected.

Recently Poundland made fools of themselves by banning their staff from wearing a poppy as it contravened their dress code.

What is the matter with these people ? So many petty minded people.

FIFA say that, if they give in to the England request, it will open the doors to other such requests.

So what ?

If we are being asked to acknowledge another nation wishing to show respect then so be it.

Sport is supposed to transcend politics and religion and yet the ruling bodies seem to bend over backwards to get themselves embroiled in disputes over just those matters.

BBC – Newsbeat – David Cameron calls Fifa’s England poppy ban ‘absurd’.