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Jerseys of nations ‘involved in major conflict’ banned from A-League multicultural round

  • Attire that ‘may cause offence or incite tension’ will not be allowed

  • Civil liberties group says APL should be ‘ashamed’ of decision

The A-League has been accused of undermining social cohesion after banning fans from wearing jerseys of nations “currently involved in major conflicts” ahead of this week’s multicultural round.

On Thursday evening, Western Sydney Wanderers posted a tile to social media announcing “acceptable” and “prohibited” attire for Friday’s multicultural round men’s-women’s double header at Commbank Stadium in Parramatta.

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