And in response to the Liverpudlian's words, the son of former World Champion Chris Eubank wore a rainbow armband to the weigh-in, with both Brits coming in at exactly two pounds under the limit at 11st 5lbs.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-11660887/Boxing-fans-handed-PRISON-warning-ahead-middleweight-clash-Chris-Eubank-Jr-Liam-Smith.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“As captain, I try to lead the lads, but it’s not just me, I just wear the armband and I’ve got 22 players, staff and people who allow us to go and do what we’ve done.

Source: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/no-complaints-declan-rice-makes-leeds-united-admission-in-declaring-west-ham-thinking-4151282

At the end of last season De Jong was allowed to wear the captain’s armband.

Source: https://www.baltimoregaylife.com/frenkie-de-jong-belongs-to-a-new-group-of-leaders-in-his-fifth-season-at-barcelona-sports/

Australia opener Usman Khawaja, who was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first test, was not expected to wear it Tuesday for the start of the second.

Source: https://www.orissapost.com/injuries-mean-pakistans-15-test-losing-streak-in-australia-may-be-hard-to-break-at-mcg/

Bruno Fernandes was often selected as the man to wear the armband.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1790871/Man-Utd-Liverpool-Chelsea-Arsenal

Captain Millie Bright, who was given the armband for the World Cup after the injury to Williamson, said: “It’s a dream come true to be in the World Cup final.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/womens-world-cup-2023-england-v-spain-in-final-all-you-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=womens-world-cup-2023-england-v-spain-in-final-all-you-need-to-know

Flynn said he felt the second yellow card for Joss Labadie - who had the captain's armband when he came on - was 'harsh' but admitted the discipline needs to be better.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2023/04/15/michael-flynn-poor-20-minutes-cost-walsall/

Hegarty returned to his boyhood club in the summer and was given the captain’s armband as he led out the Swifts for the first time at Stangmore Park.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/football/its-important-dungannon-swifts-players-keep-digging-in-says-captain-chris-hegarty-after-narrow-linfield-loss-4253244

“I don’t want to do it anymore,” she said as she handed over her armband and left the competition.

Source: https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-went-home-on-special-forces-season-2-5169646/

“I’m not short of leadership within the group, Shaun Williams for example, he will always be captain for me, whether that is wearing the armband or not.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport/gillingham-manager-in-no-rush-to-name-new-captain-288987/

In a statement published on Twitter on Sunday, Maguire, who has been heavily linked with a move to West Ham this week, outlined his “extreme disappointment” at having the armband taken away following talks with United manager Erik ten Hag.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-live-arsenal-chelsea-fc-caicedo-b1094593.html

It is something the 28-year-old has always done regardless of wearing the captain’s armband, even though he knows it will not win him any popularity contests.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11659391/Arsenals-captain-Martin-Odegaard-calm-collected-Man-Uniteds-Bruno-Fernandes-rage.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The 22-year-old, who has been at the U’s since the age of nine, has stepped up from his role as vice-captain to wear the armband in the last two games in the absence of injured club captain, Connor Hall.

Source: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23933766.noah-chilvers-proud-captain-colchester-united/?ref=rss

The centre-back has turned a lot of heads after his latest season with the Eagles — he has started all but one Premier League match and has worn the captain’s armband on eight occasions.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/liverpool/liverpool-have-joined-the-race-to-sign-ps50-million-rated-premier-league-defender-4152900

The co-host Australia had pushed for an armband that highlights the rights of Indigenous citizens; that was also approved.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/28/sports/soccer/rainbow-armbands-fifa-world-cup.html

The infamous 10th Generation also added a red armband that said "Murder Squad".

Source: https://gamerant.com/tokyo-revengers-who-are-the-black-dragon/

The new kit for next season is a bit of a throwback for Stoke City, with narrower stripes reminiscent of the days of Gerry Taggart and Ade Akinbiyi, a dash of black on white armband evocative of Wayne Biggins.

Source: https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-transfer-steven-nzonzi-8492134

The Rangers fan reckons the first order of business should be Tavernier having the armband taken away.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lazio-celtic-champions-league-sarri-31082345

This comes after Ronaldo was presented with the captain’s armband ahead of making his debut in Saudi Arabia.

Source: https://ogtv.com.ng/2023/01/17/ronaldo-to-wear-captain-armband-faces-messi-in-first-al-nassr-match/

This marks the 23rd time that Alex has worn the captain’s armband.

Source: https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/alex-morgan-usa-womens-soccer-team-colombia-fifa-world-cup-photos-1753921/