FIFA approves the wearing of headscarves

FIFA has officially sanctioned the wearing of headscarves during football games, CNN reports.

The announcement made at the Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board in Zurich follows a successful trial period which began in July 2012.

"The IFAB approved the modification to the interpretation of 'Law 4 -- The Players' Equipment' specifying the provisions by which male and female players can now wear head covers," a statement published on FIFA's website on Saturday reads.