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