FIFA have given an unequivocal statement that it is of no interest or concern to them, and there will be no repercussion to a GB team in the olympics. However, it would appear that a combination of a lack of self confidence and possibly xenophobia on the part of the minor FA’s in Britain has undermined that position. Shame: personally I would have loved to see the likes of Giggs et al get the opportunity to play internationally alongside peers of his own calibre.