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Muslim footballer stopped from playing in tracksuit bottoms

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Iqra Ismail, 24 , has played football since she was eight and captained Somalia in 2019 .

She has always worn a long-sleeve top, the team's shirt, a sports hijab and tracksuit bottoms.

Referee told her she couldn't play in a match because of her tracksuit.

Ms Ismail said she was "devastated" by the decision, which she says compromises her religious beliefs.

Greater London Women's Football League says it will be updating guidance to all match officials.

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English

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