England fans were banned from proudly displaying their St George's flags during the World Cup opener with Croatia. Pictures have emerged of England fans being forced to remove their St George's Cross flags inside the stadium for the Three Lions' World Cup opener against Croatia.
Flag Removal Incident
Images circulating on social media show supporters being instructed to take down the iconic crosses, sparking outrage among fans. The reason for the ban remains unclear, but it has led to widespread criticism.
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