Speaking about the topic at a press conference ahead of Wales' flight to Doha, Bale said: "Us as footballers, it's been a difficult subject to talk about. It means both Gareth Bale and Harry Kane will wear the One Love band on their arms in Qatar, with both the Football Association of Wales and the English FA putting themselves at risk of being fined by FIFA in doing so. However, Wales - along with Group B opponents England - have chosen to go against FIFA's orders by opting to wear the One Love armband throughout the competition. GRAB YOUR COPY: Get your brilliant 48-page Wales at the World Cup preview special Their new armbands include slogans such as #FootballUnitesTheWorld and #ProtectChildren with the sole aim being to address social issues. It comes as the governing body released their own armbands little more than 24 hours before the opening fixture of the competition between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The tournament organisers had hoped teams would not take political stands during the course of the global showpiece. Wales will defy FIFA by wearing the One Love rainbow armband during their World Cup campaign.
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