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FA chief Glenn apologises for Star of David and swastika comparison during Guardiola ribbon rant

Football Association CEO Martin Glenn has apologised for comments regarding the Star of David after he was criticised by the head of the UK's Jewish Leadership Council.

Simon Johnson, head of the JLC, accused Glenn of making "offensive" and "ill-judged" remarks when he listed the Jewish symbol and the swastika among political or religious emblems whose display in games could break football rules.

Glenn had been trying to explain why the FA was right to punish Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for displaying a yellow ribbon in support of Catalan independence activists.