Headgear ban apparently not applied to Copa América

As reported earlier in this blog, a FIFA regulation on uniforms and headgear has forced Scotland’s first female Muslim football team to basically shut down, since many of the players will not make the choice to abandon their religious beliefs, including the wearing of traditional Hijab headwear, in order to play football.

Apparently, either the ban is not being applied precisely evenly, or FIFA doesn’t watch the Copa América.

Colombia’s keeper, Miguel Calero, wore a baseball cap the entire match.

Then again, he was also beaten 5-0 and gave up both a brace to Salvador Cabañas and a hat trick to Rocque Santa Cruz, so maybe he should have risked some sun in his eyes. Seriously, though, this is a clear case of hypocrisy at best, and sectarianism at worst on the part of FIFA. The goal of FIFA should be to encourage as many players as possible to participate in the sport, especially when that means allowing different cultures to use the sport as a way toward common ground.

Shame on you, FIFA. You’re better than this.

Category: Scottish Premier League

Tags: Ansar Womens FC, Colombia, CONMEBOL, Copa América, Fifa, FIFA regulations, Hijab ban, Hypocrisy, Miguel Calero, Paraguay, Scotland, Scottish Premier League

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