Tag: Qatar
David Beckham accused of hypocrisy over backing of gay footballer
David Beckham is being accused of hypocrisy for supporting a gay footballer while accepting millions of pounds to be the face of the World Cup in Qatar where homosexuality is outlawed.
35-year-old Qatari doctor comes out as gay, seeks asylum in USA
A Qatari doctor who concealed his identity for the most part of his life, has publicly come out as gay, Saturday.
NRK reveals: World Cup hotels deny gays to book rooms
Despite the FIFA president’s promises that everyone is welcome in Qatar, several World Cup hotels refuse gays to book rooms.
Thirsk teen hopes world cup highlights Qatar’s LGBTQ stance
A schoolgirl is calling on the BBC, ITV and FA to highlight Qatar’s death penalty for LGBTQ+ people during their coverage of the 2022 World Cup.
Tom Daley Slams Sports Leagues in LGBTQ+ Christmas Message
«Why are we allowing places that aren’t safe for ALL fans and ALL players to host our most prestigious sporting events?»
LGBTQ athletes welcome in homophobic Qatar, say World Championships organisers
LGBTQ athletes and supporters are welcome at the World Championships in Qatar but must respect the rules of the country, where homosexuality is illegal, organisers have said.