In a survey of 50,000 football (soccer) supporters in 38 countries, only one in ten fans in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt said they would be comfortable with a player from their … [Read more...] about One Third of U.S. Soccer Fans Would Not Accept a Gay Player on the National Team
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Qatar Bans Eddie Redmayne Film ‘The Danish Girl’ After Protests Over ‘Depravity’
The Persian Gulf nation of Qatar has banned The Danish Girl, the film starring Eddie Redmayne about Lili Elbe, one of the first recipients of gender reassignment surgery, and her love affair with … [Read more...] about Qatar Bans Eddie Redmayne Film ‘The Danish Girl’ After Protests Over ‘Depravity’
Robbie Rogers Vows to Be ‘Extremely Flamboyant’ During World Cups in Anti-gay Russia and Qatar: VIDEO
LA Galaxy star Robbie Rogers is again speaking out against FIFA's decision to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar respectively – two countries with very poor records on LGBT … [Read more...] about Robbie Rogers Vows to Be ‘Extremely Flamboyant’ During World Cups in Anti-gay Russia and Qatar: VIDEO
Jason Collins: FIFA ‘Cannot’ Give World Cup to Russia or Qatar, ‘Period’
Former NBA player Jason Collins blasted FIFA's plans to host the upcoming 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar, respectively. Said Collins to BBC World Service's program … [Read more...] about Jason Collins: FIFA ‘Cannot’ Give World Cup to Russia or Qatar, ‘Period’
Robbie Rogers Slams FIFA’s Decision to Host World Cup in Anti-gay Countries: ‘Our Lives Don’t Matter’
In a column for USA TODAY Sports this week, LA Galaxy player Robbie Rogers doubled down on his criticism of FIFA and its decision to hold the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar … [Read more...] about Robbie Rogers Slams FIFA’s Decision to Host World Cup in Anti-gay Countries: ‘Our Lives Don’t Matter’
Robbie Rogers Slams FIFA’s Decision to Host World Cup in Anti-gay Countries: ‘Our Lives Don’t Matter’
In a column for USA TODAY Sports this week, LA Galaxy player Robbie Rogers doubled down on his criticism of FIFA and its decision to hold the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar … [Read more...] about Robbie Rogers Slams FIFA’s Decision to Host World Cup in Anti-gay Countries: ‘Our Lives Don’t Matter’
At Least 3 Arrested On Suspicion Of Homosexuality In The Gambia
The West African nation The Gambia has begun rounding up and arresting individuals suspected of being gay, BuzzFeed reports. Gambian media outlet the Daily Observer reports that at least three … [Read more...] about At Least 3 Arrested On Suspicion Of Homosexuality In The Gambia
Robbie Rogers Blasts FIFA for ‘Insane’ Decision to Host World Cup in Anti-gay Countries Like Russia, Qatar
Speaking with Sky Sports on Thursday, LA Galaxy star Robbie Rogers came out strongly against FIFA's decision to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar respectively - two countries … [Read more...] about Robbie Rogers Blasts FIFA for ‘Insane’ Decision to Host World Cup in Anti-gay Countries Like Russia, Qatar
Uganda Awarded 2017 World Cross Country Championships Despite Fears Of Harsh New Anti-Gay Law – VIDEO
Despite its severe anti-gay laws, Uganda has become the latest country to be awarded a major sporting event Despite its severe anti-gay laws, Uganda has become the latest country to be awarded a major … [Read more...] about Uganda Awarded 2017 World Cross Country Championships Despite Fears Of Harsh New Anti-Gay Law – VIDEO
Qatar Sports Minister Wants to Regulate Homosexuality ‘Like Alcohol’ for 2022 World Cup
FIFA's decision to allow Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup has been an ongoing point of contention for those concerned with the country's record on a variety of human rights (workers' … [Read more...] about Qatar Sports Minister Wants to Regulate Homosexuality ‘Like Alcohol’ for 2022 World Cup
