THE Scottish FA has announced it will appeal the sanction imposed by FIFA for wearing poppies during November's World Cup qualifier against England after considering the world governing body's reasons.
Scotland and England players wore armbands featuring the symbol during the match at Wembley, resulting in a fine of more than £15,000 for the Scots.
England, Northern Ireland and Wales were also handed sanctions for displays of remembrance during the qualifiers around Armistice Day.
The Football Association announced in December that it would appeal the decision and the SFA followed suit on Thursday.
A statement read: "We have received written reasons from FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee relating to the sanction imposed for commemorating Remembrance Day during the England v Scotland World Cup Qualifier on November 11, 2016.
"Having considered those reasons in full, we have informed FIFA of our intention to appeal the decision."
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