Neuer to defy Fifa ban

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to defy Fifa’s campaign for captains to wear only official armbands with selected slogans at World Cup games. ‘‘Yes,’’ the veteran goalkeeper said yesterday when asked at the Germany training camp about overriding a new Fifa project backed by United Nations agencies. World Cup rules require that equipment such as captains’ armbands must be authorised and provided by Fifa, but Neuer confirmed he will wear the ‘‘One Love’’ design even if it comes with a fine. ‘‘It’s good that we have the power with other nations in western Europe,’’ Neuer said.