GENEVA -- The four British soccer federations were fined Monday by FIFA for displaying poppies at World Cup qualifying matches in November to honor their war dead.Englands federation must pay 45,000 Swiss francs ($43,800) for the display of a political symbol at a home match against Scotland on Nov. 11. Scotland was fined 20,000 Swiss francs ($19,500).In other decisions, Romania was punished for a firework thrown at Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, Greece was fined for a fan banner against Bosnia-Herzegovina which referred to the Srebrenica massacre, and Chile was sanctioned again because of the anti-gay slurs chanted by its fans.England and Scotland defied FIFA advice and its rules against the use of political, religious or personal symbols on kit and in stadiums, and players wore black armbands embroidered with poppies.A pre-match ceremony also commemorated British soldiers on the anniversary of the World War I armistice.Wales and Northern Ireland then followed with similar displays at their home World Cup qualifiers the following day.With these decisions, it is not our intention to judge or question specific commemorations as we fully respect the significance of such moments in the respective countries, each one of them with its own history and background, FIFA disciplinary panel chairman Claudio Sulser said in a statement.However, keeping in mind that the rules need to be applied in a neutral and fair manner across FIFAs 211 member associations, the display, among others, of any political or religious symbol is strictly prohibited.Englands fine is the same as that imposed on Iran last month, after religious ceremonies were conducted in the stadium in Tehran before hosting South Korea in a World Cup qualifier.FIFAs rules prohibiting symbolism in stadiums were drafted and approved by the four British federations, who are members of soccers rule-making panel known as IFAB.Still, the England soccer federation has argued its ceremonial use of poppies is non-political, and it intends to appeal to FIFA.It is disappointing that FIFA has not recognized the sentiment of the poppy, which is not a political symbol, British sports minister Tracey Crouch said in a statement Monday. Poppies are a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women, and footballers and fans alike should be able to wear them with pride..Wales and Northern Ireland were fined 20,000 Swiss francs ($19,500) and 15,000 Swiss francs ($14,600), respectively.With FIFA seeking to clarify its rules last month, it also prosecuted a retroactive case against Ireland for a political symbol on players shirts at a friendly match seven months earlier.The March 25 game in Dublin against Switzerland commemorated the 1916 Easter Rising of Irelands rebellion against British rule.FIFA fined the Irish soccer federation 5,000 Swiss francs ($4,785).The Romanian federation was fined 95,000 Swiss francs ($92,500) and barred from using the National Stadium in Bucharest for a World Cup qualifier against Denmark on March 26.A firework exploded close to Lewandowskis feet as Poland prepared to defend a second-half corner during a 3-0 win in Bucharest on Nov. 11. The match was stopped for several minutes, and the Bayern Munich forward returned after treatment and scored two late goals.FIFA fined the Greek federation 80,000 Swiss francs ($77,800) for several incidents during a home qualifier against Bosnia last month, including the offensive banner.The slogan Noz, zica, Srebrenica (Knife, wire, Srebrenica in Serbian) was displayed by Greek fans, which have traditional ties with Serbia, reflecting their shared Orthodox religion.In 1995, more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed in Srebrenica by ethnic Serb forces during a four-year war after the break-up of Yugoslavia.After the incident last month, the Greek soccer federation apologized and condemned the unacceptable posting of a banner with fascist content.FIFA also imposed a fine of 60,000 Swiss francs ($58,400) on Ukraine for fans offensive chants during a friendly against Serbia in Kharkiv last month.Anti-gay slurs have been an issue FIFA has tackled across Latin America, and Chile now cannot use its national stadium in Santiago for its next two World Cup qualifiers. Chile was also was fined 30,000 Swiss francs ($29,200).FIFA said additional fines against Argentina (30,000 Swiss francs; $29,200), Colombia and Panama (25,000 Swiss francs; $24,300 each), and Mexico and Venezuela (20,000 Swiss francs; $19,500 each) were for various incidents involving unsporting conduct by fans, including homophobic chants in some instances.For other cases of fan misconduct, fines were imposed on Poland (35,000 Swiss francs; $34,000) and Bosnia (25,000 Swiss francs; $24,300 each).Honduras is barred from using its Olympic Stadium in San Pedro Sula for a March 28 qualifier against Costa Rica. It follows incidents at a Nov. 11 match at home to Panama, and FIFA also fined the Honduras federation 40,000 Swiss francs ($39,000). Under Armour Shoes On Sale . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. 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Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race in an area packed with fans cheering the passing runners. Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Nick Skelton of Britain has a metal left hip, once broke his neck and his back aches so much that he needs a stepladder to mount his horse, Big Star.On Friday, all the pain and years finally paid off in gold in his seventh Olympics.The 58-year-old Skelton survived a six-man jump-off to become equestrians oldest gold medalist, riding a third clean round in 42.82 seconds on his stallion Big Star to hold off two past champions in this event. Skelton appeared on the verge of tears at the culmination of so many years and injuries finally landing him on top of the medal podium.Ive had a long, long career and to do it now is like unbelievable for me, said Skelton. Ive always wanted to do this. Nearly did it in London ... To actually win this at my age, lucky enough to get this horse here, its pretty emotional for all concerned on my team.Skelton, also the oldest gold medalist at the Rio Games so far, topped Klaus Balkenhol of Germany who was 56 when he won gold in team dressage at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Skelton also became Britains second-oldest gold winner, just behind Joshua Millner, who won a shooting gold in 1908 at the age of 61.I think this really for me finishes, caps my career to be honest, Skelton said. Ive been in the sport a long, long time and to win this now at my age, Im so happy and its amazing. Its amazing.Peder Fredricson of Sweden won the silver medal with a clean ride but finished the Olympic Equestrian Course in 43.35 seconds.Eric Lamaze of Canada took bronze. The 2008 gold medalist caught a rail late in his round but finished in 42.09 to earn a medal.Nick was very quick and forced us, forced all the riders, to go at a speed that was a little uncomfortable, Lamaze saidd.dddddddddddd Having jumped so many rounds already, the horses are a little tired, and he put the pressure. He made us chase him, and thats where the faults came from the other riders as well.Defending champ Steve Guerdat of Switzerland finished fourth followed by Kent Farrington of the U.S. and Sheik Ali Al Thani of Qatar.Not only has Skelton dealt with his own list of injuries, his horse hadnt won since a grand prix event in Aachen in 2013. Skelton and his race team had been nursing the stallion through lingering injuries since then and raced so little that Skelton isnt ranked high enough to qualify for other big events.But Skelton, who finished fifth in this event after winning a team gold medal in the 2012 London Games, had Big Star ready to go Friday. Together, they turned in three clean rounds and set the pace on a course Skelton said he thought would be more technically challenging.That led to 13 riders finishing with clean rounds in the morning, and six stayed clean through the afternoon to force the jump-off.Skelton was the first rider on the course, and he decided to go as fast as he could go safely to pressure the other five riders, especially Lamaze and Steve Guerdat of Switzerland who won gold in 2012 with the same horse, Nino Des Buissonets. Skeltons gamble worked to give him a second gold to go with the medal he won in 2012 once he fishes it out of his sock drawer.Now I can get two in one frame, Skelton said.---Online:AP Summer Games website: http://summergames.ap.org/---This story has been corrected to show the name is Kent Farrington, not Kent Harrington. 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