England’s Football Association is unlikely to light up the Wembley Stadium arch in support of social and political causes in future, a source at the governing body told Reuters.

The move follows last month’s decision by the FA not to light the arch in blue and white in solidarity with Israel following October 7. The British government rebuked the FA for the decision.

The 133-metre high steel structure was lit up in the colours of Ukraine’s flag last year after the invasion of the country by Russia, which Moscow calls a “special military operation”, and that of France and Turkiye after attacks in Paris and Istanbul.

However, England’s home stadium will only light up its arch for matters related to football and entertainment in the future and is unlikely to be used for causes and campaigns supported by the FA, the source added.

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