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England's Wayne Rooney celebrates with team mate Jermain Defoe - Source: Photosport
Source: Reuters
The world football body has relented and will allow England players to wear the Remembrance Day poppy on their playing jerseys this weekend.
FIFA had earlier ruled that England players could not wear the Remembrance Day symbol on their shirts during this weekend's friendly match against Spain at Wembley.
It claimed it would "jeopardise the neutrality of football".
However, it has since caved into pressure from people including Prince William and Prime Minister David Cameron.
Cameron had earlier called for the sport's ruling body to reverse the "absurd" decision.
Cameron said: "This seems outrageous. The idea that wearing a poppy to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom is a political act is absurd.
"Wearing a poppy is an act of huge respect and national pride.
"I hope FIFA will reconsider."
Sky's Niall Paterson says the Duke of Cambridge is the President of the Football Association and had also expressed his dismay over the ruling.
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