The Football Association of Norway sort of changed their minds
Yesterday, Gjert Moldestad wasn't allowed to wave the rainbow flag, today he can wave the rainbow flag as long it's not political marking.
Yesterday MySoCalledGayLife.co.uk published this story : The Football Association of Norway : No to the Rainbow flag
Gjert Moldestad didn’t get permission to wave the rainbow flag during the football match between Norway and Russia this Saturday.
Read more here.
The Football Association of Norway (NFF) has published the following statement :
NFF wants to make football a venue free of homophobic chanting where all can be themselves , while we treat all political groups alike. It is not weakness , but firmness of principle .
It’s been several applications for the police and NFF for demonstrations both on the outside of the stadium and inside the stadium . These two groups , a group that supports Ukraine and a group against Russia’s view of homosexuality . Demonstration in a public place at the metro station in Sognsveien is granted by the police.
On Ullevaal will not be granted applications for demonstrations, because this is a venue for a sporting event with a focus on the football game .
Previously naked people has run into the turf with rainbow symbols to express their support for gays . Such markings do not belong under a match of football.
In this case , we have said no to the use of banners and political celebrations in the stands, in line with common practice.
T – shirts with rainbow colours are allowed. The same is the flag of limited size . Here the guards will make a judgement in zero access to the stadium.
The assessment is whether this is considered a political action against Russian laws, or whether it is a celebration of that football should be open to all , regardless of gender identity , gender expression , sexual orientation , sexual orientation , or practices everywhere.
NFF wish everyone a warm welcome to match at Ullevaal Stadium Saturday at 16:00.