Alex Scott (right) PA Images/Alamy Images

Former English star wears armband on TV in protest at World Cup

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 11/21/22

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has gotten underway but the protests both on and off the pitch continue to make headlines. One of the biggest signs of protest came from Alex Scott, a former member of England's women's team who wore a "OneLove" armband on live TV less than 24 hours after FIFA told players they weren't allowed to wear them.

The armbands were to be worn as a sign of protest against Qatar's criminalization of same-sex relationships, but FIFA issued a warning over the weekend that players would be issued yellow cards for wearing them.

Scott, who is reporting on the World Cup for BBC, proudly wore the band on her left arm for the TV cameras to see.

Alex Scott sports the #OneLove armband after England’s decision to abandon the gesture over FIFA sanctions. #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/MfSTBIZM8E
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) November 21, 2022

BBC posted a picture of Scott to social media as a show of support

England, Wales and other European nations aren't wearing the OneLove armband.

But ex-England international Alex Scott is inside the Khalifa International Stadium.

Watch on @BBCiPlayer, listen on @BBCSounds, get more on the @BBCSport app#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/4pMU2albY7
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 21, 2022

Scott, who recently opened up in her autobiography about being in a relationship with former teammate Kelly Smith, appeared in 140 matches for England and scored 12 goals.

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