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
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Sporting History Made At Gay Rugby’s Bingham Cup – VIDEO
Sporting history was made last week at the launch of The Bingham Cup when the International Rugby Board publicly endorsed the event and the Australian Rugby Union adopted a range of policies aimed at … [Read more...] about Sporting History Made At Gay Rugby’s Bingham Cup – VIDEO
Colombian Transgender Women Form Soccer Club To Combat Transphobia: VIDEO
A group of trans women in Colombia have decided to combat transphobia by forming an all-trans football club. A group of trans women in Colombia have decided to combat transphobia by forming an … [Read more...] about Colombian Transgender Women Form Soccer Club To Combat Transphobia: VIDEO
Anti-Discrimination ‘Task Force’ Needed For 2018 World Cup In Russia
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has said that a special task force will be needed to deal with homophobia at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Fédération Internationale de … [Read more...] about Anti-Discrimination ‘Task Force’ Needed For 2018 World Cup In Russia
Russian Priest Says World Cup Is A ‘Homosexual Abomination’ Because of Colorful Shoes: VIDEO
Russian Orthodox priest Alexander Shumsky has denounced the World Cup as a “homosexual abomination” because of the brightly colored boots worn by players. Writing in his column on Christian website … [Read more...] about Russian Priest Says World Cup Is A ‘Homosexual Abomination’ Because of Colorful Shoes: VIDEO
Mexico Fans Chant Homophobic Slurs At World Cup Match For The Third Time: VIDEO
Following reports of Mexican soccer fans chanting the abusive term “puto” during recent World Cup matches, the country’s fans were again heard using the abusive term at a June 29 fixture against the … [Read more...] about Mexico Fans Chant Homophobic Slurs At World Cup Match For The Third Time: VIDEO
FIFA Decides Anti-Gay Slurs are Okay, Drops Case Against Mexican Fans
Yesterday we reported that Mexico was under investigation by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) after fans chanted the abusive term “puto” during Mexico’s win … [Read more...] about FIFA Decides Anti-Gay Slurs are Okay, Drops Case Against Mexican Fans
Mexico Coach Defends Use of Anti-Gay Slur by World Cup Fans
Football Against Racism Europe has contacted the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) after fans allegedly chanted the abusive term “puto”, the Spanish word for a male prostitute, … [Read more...] about Mexico Coach Defends Use of Anti-Gay Slur by World Cup Fans
FIFA Investigating Anti-Gay Slurs Used By Mexico and Brazil World Cup Fans
FIFA, the governing body in charge of the World Cup, has started disciplinary proceedings against Mexico and Brazil after fans were reportedly heard on TV broadcasts chanting ¡Puto!" at opposing … [Read more...] about FIFA Investigating Anti-Gay Slurs Used By Mexico and Brazil World Cup Fans
United Nations Calls on Gay World Cup Players to Come Out
United Nations Human Rights commissioner Navi Pillay said Monday that gay soccer players at the World Cup in Brazil should come out and declare their sexuality to help foster global LGBT visibility … [Read more...] about United Nations Calls on Gay World Cup Players to Come Out
