German footballer Leon Goretzka condemns World Cup ambassador over anti-LGBTQ+ comments
German footballer Leon Goretzka has condemned Qatar World Cup ambassador Khalid Salman for his recent anti-LGBTQ+ comments. 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 execution. While the…
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