Tag: World Cup
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.
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.
Peter Tatchell Arrested in Moscow and Now Released
Human rights and LGBT+ campaigner Peter Tatchell has been released following his arrest during a peaceful protest close to the Kremlin.
Tatchell In Russia for LGBT+ Rights
LGBT+ and Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is in Moscow to protest at the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
MEPs send Rainbow Laces to football teams ahead of World Cup 2018
Ahead of the men’s football World Cup, MEPs from the LGBTI Intergroup shipped dozens of rainbow shoelaces to football teams across Europe today.