Western Sydney Wanderers have come under fire after the A-League club banned fans from wearing football shirts of nations currently involved in major conflicts. It comes as the Wanderers prepare to host a Multicultural Round double header on Friday night at Parramatta's Commbank Stadium. Western Sydney confirmed the club-led initiative on Thursday via their social media channels - and supporters were quick to condemn the decision. 'They (Wanderers) won't say no Palestine shirts, so they say any country in conflict without thinking it through properly,' a third felt. Australian Professional Leagues CEO Steve Rosich told the Daily Mail the key focus is harmony for all football fans at Commbank Stadium.

Source: Metro February 13, 2026 05:54 UTC