Category: FIFA

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“I’ll miss being on the pitch”: US football star Christen Press announces retirement

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It’s the end of an era! US women’s football star Christen Press is retiring.  The Angel City FC player – who is openly gay – announced the bittersweet news in a statement via the team’s website. “It’s hard to find the words to say goodbye to a sport that has defined my life for over three decades. Football has given me everything, and I will miss being on the pitch so very much,” she wrote. “Thank you to my family, friends, teammates, coaches, and community for this beautiful ride. I promise we…

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England’s Lionesses score blue shorts in new kit to tackle period concerns

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England’s national women’s football team have unveiled a striking new kit, which swaps white shorts for a darker navy blue, to alleviate concerns of competing while on their periods. The Lionesses’ new home kit pays homage to past and present with its iconic white jersey, taking inspiration from the original 1923 Wembley’s white design, while paying tribute to England’s traditional colours. A new move has been made to introduce blue shorts in response to squad members calling for darker colours due to period anxiety. The new colours tie back to…

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FIFA fines the Mexico Football Association over homophobic chants at World Cup

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FIFA has fined the Mexico Football Association (FMF) after fans used homophobic chants during the 2022 World Cup.  Back in November, football enthusiasts around the world tuned in to the controversial tournament – which was held in the gulf region of Qatar.  During the World Cup’s group stages, Mexico faced backlash after their fans were heard singing anti-LGBTQ+ chants during the team’s games against Poland and Saudi Arabia.  In response to the fans’ anti-LGBTQ+ behaviour, FIFA announced that they would be investigating the incidents “on the basis of article 13…

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Wembley Stadium lit up in rainbow colours in response to FIFA’s OneLove armband ban

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The Football Association lit up the Wembley Stadium arch in rainbow colours following the OneLove armband controversy. On 20 November, the Qatar World Cup officially commenced, with teams from all around the world congregating in the Gulf region. However in the years leading up to the tournament, activists, fans and football professionals have expressed concerns over its location due to the country’s shocking treatment of LGBTQ+ citizens. In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even execution. As a way to show solidarity…

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World Cup: Germany team protests FIFA’s ban of ‘OneLove’ armband

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Germany’s national team contested FIFA’s ban on pro-LGBTQ+ gestures at the Qatar World Cup in their first match of the tournament. The team posed covering their mouths before facing Japan, who they lost to 2-1. The German side confirmed that this was in opposition to FIFA’s announcement that they will sanction teams wearing ‘One Love’ armbands, intending to show support for LGBTQ+ communities. “We wanted to use our captain’s armband to take a stand for values that we hold in the Germany national team: diversity and mutual respect. Together with…

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Josh Cavallo says he “lost respect” for FIFA after OneLove armband ban

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Josh Cavallo has slammed FIFA after it threatened teams with sanctions for wearing the OneLove armband.  On 20 November, the Qatar World Cup officially commenced, with the first match taking place between the gulf region’s team and Ecuador. In the months leading up to the tournament, captains from England, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Germany football teams announced that they would be wearing the armband to support the LGBTQ+ community. In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even execution. However on 21 November,…

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Alex Scott Articles BBC Culture FIFA LGBTQ+ News Life News World Cup

BBC reporter Alex Scott wears OneLove armband after European teams back out

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BBC presenter Alex Scott supported the LGBTQ+ community at the Qatar World Cup by wearing a OneLove armband.  On 20 November, the controversial tournament officially commenced, with the first match taking place between Qatar and Ecuador.  In the years leading up to the World Cup, fans, activists and football professionals have expressed concerns over its Gulf Region location due to the country’s treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even execution. Due to the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws,…

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Zander Murray slams World Cup ambassador over anti-LGBTQ+ comments: “I felt deeply hurt”

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Openly gay footballer Zander Murray slammed Qatar World Cup ambassador Khalid Salman for his recent anti-LGBTQ+ comments.  On 8 November, the former Qatar international footballer told German broadcaster ZDF described the former Qatari international described homosexuality as “damage in the mind.” In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even execution. “They have to accept our rules here,” he said of LGBTQ+ fans travelling to see the World Cup. “[Homosexuality] is haram. You know what haram means?” he said. When asked why it was…

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Articles Australia FIFA Football LGBTQ Rights Life News Qatar World Cup

Australia’s Socceroos call for reform in Qatar ahead of the FIFA World Cup

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Australia’s men’s national football team have condemned Qatar for its human rights record ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup. On 20 November, teams from around the world are set to compete in the highly-anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup – which will be held in the Gulf region. Since the news was announced, activists and footballers have expressed concerns over the tournament’s location due to the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and treatment of foreign workers. In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even…

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FIFA’s first openly gay referee says at least “30 to 40 percent” of footballers identify as queer

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Football referee Igor Benevenuto said that a large number of players identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Back in July, the Brazilian sports official made history as the first openly gay FIFA-ranked referee. “Soccer was for men, and since an early age I knew I was gay… there was not a more perfect place to hide my sexuality,” Benevenuto shared on the Nos Armários dos Vestiários podcast. “I am 41, and 23 of those years have been dedicated to the whistle. Until today I’ve never been the real me.…

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