31 January 2012

Asia football boss urges lifting of hijab ban

.... FIFA banned the hijab, or headscarf, in 2007 and has extended the safety rule to include neck warmers.

Several new designs of headscarves are now available, Zhang said.

"I have personally seen the new designs with a velcro joined at the neck which releases if the headscarf is pulled, ensuring the player's safety."[AFP] Read more [via Islamophobia Watch]