FIFA World Cup: Arsene Wenger scolds teams engaged in political demonstrations

Teams that have prioritized political messaging over football have come under fire from Arsene Wenger.

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“When you go to a World Cup you know you must not lose the first game,” said Wenger.

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The Frenchman, who is currently in charge of FIFA's global football development, may have been referring to Germany in his statement.

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The German team in the match against Japan covered their mouths to protest over the ban of ‘One love armbands’ by FIFA.

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The move came after FIFA threatened seven European teams with sanctions if they wore the armbands.

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