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Christian Eriksen says Denmark captain Simon Kjaer will defy FIFA and wear a OneLove armband at the World Cup regardle s of the consequences.Captains of 10 European sides are expected to wear a distinctive heart-adorned armband in Qatar, promoting diversity and inclusion in a country where same-sex relationships are prohibited.On Saturday, FIFA announced its own armbands will feature a different social campaign, including Save the Planet and Bring the Moves, throughout each round of the tournament in the Middle East.Eriksen confirmed Denmark will stick with the OneLove initiative as Kasper Steve Mason Women Jersey Hjulmands side prepare for Tuesdays Group D opener against Tunisia.I think we as a country are wearing it, our captain will be wearing the OneLove armband and then what the consequences will be, I dont know but well see, said midfielder Eriksen.And apart from that, we are here as footballers and we are Patrice Bergeron Youth Jersey going to play football. Of course, we want to help what we can, but in the end Im on this stage because I play football.Thats really my focus, and its our focus at this tournament. Manchester United player Eriksen will appear on FIFAs global stage le s than 18 months after suffering a cardiac arrest in Denmarks European Championship clash with Finland.Im just happy to be back. Especially to be at the World Cup. Ive been lucky to play in one or two before, but its special, Eriksen said.Its a big tournament, its very difficult to qualify. We are dreaming of something big, but in the end, we have to get there.In football terms, well take one game at a Matt Calvert Jersey time, and we will see where we end up.Hjulmands side will aim to escape Group D, which also includes world champions France and Australia, though Eriksen acknowledged it will be a difficult challenge.We know its a tough group. Some teams we played a lot and some teams like Tunisia, we havent played before, he said.Its a World Cup, so its fun to test ourselves against teams we havent played before.Denmark have beaten France twice already this year in the Nations League, and Eriksen said he did not know whether that would influence the upcoming encounter.Normally, France in a tournament is a different team compared to the rest of the year, Jake McCabe Women Jersey he said. We know what to do, and we look forward to it. Cristiano Ronaldos scathing interview on Manchester United, in which he criticised the club, senior figures and manager Erik ten Hag, remains a significant talking point in the build-up to the World Cup.Portugal captain Ronaldo said he felt betrayed by United, claiming the Jonas Brodin Youth Jersey Red Devils have made zero progre s since Alex Ferguson departed as manager in 2013, though Eriksen showed little interest in his club-mates comments.He said: No, it hasnt been any distraction for our focus on the World Cup or a personal focus. And no, I havent spoken to him since at the club.
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