Scottish FA fined £15k by FIFA over poppies display

The Scottish Football Association has been fined 20,000 Swiss francs (£15,692) by FIFA for the display of poppies during the November 11 World Cup qualifier against England, the world governing body has announced.
Wayne Rooney's black armband with a poppy on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying against Scotland. Picture: PAWayne Rooney's black armband with a poppy on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying against Scotland. Picture: PA
Wayne Rooney's black armband with a poppy on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying against Scotland. Picture: PA

The Football Association was in turn fined 45,000 Swiss francs (£35,308).

The Football Association of Wales was also fined 20,000 Swiss francs (£15,692) and the Irish Football Association 15,000 Swiss francs (£11,769) for similar offences.

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