Josh Cavallo Challenges FIFA to Accept LGBTQ+ Players and Fans
The professional soccer player is using his voice to fight for change.
September 05 2023 8:58 AM
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FIFA
U.S. Men's Soccer Team Shows LGBTQ+ Support in Qatar
Several Western teams have decided to show their support for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality remains illegal.
November 15 2022 4:10 PM
LGBTQ+ Soccer Fans Should 'Be Respectful' in Qatar, Says U.K. Official
The comments, made by the British foreign secretary, come as the World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, a country where homosexuality is criminalized.
October 27 2022 8:52 AM
LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Stopped in Qatar Ahead of World Cup
British activist Peter Tatchell says he was stopped for holding the first pro-LGBTQ+ protest in any Gulf state.
October 25 2022 10:46 AM
Report: Gay Couple Attacked in Russia While Visiting for World Cup
One of the men suffered serious head injuries in the St. Petersburg attack and required hospitalization.
June 14 2018 7:59 PM
LGBT Fans Warned to Use Caution at World Cup in Russia
Displays of same-sex affection may not be welcome, and racial and ethnic minorities could face harassment, warns an antidiscrimination group.
November 29 2017 4:07 PM
Is Antigay Qatar Too Hot to Host World Cup?
With the nation's extreme climate issues, migrant worker problems, and criminalization of homosexuality, Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup is not looking good.
September 23 2014 3:00 PM
Op-ed: Finding Empowerment Through Futbol
How one LGBT fan found empowerment through her favorite team, which happens to be in the World Cup final Sunday.
July 13 2014 6:12 AM
Russian Priest: Colorful Shoes Make Soccer a Gay Abomination
The hairstyles and shoes soccer players wear apparently make the sport an 'abomination.'
July 07 2014 3:00 PM
FIFA Execs Can't Agree On What World Cup Homophobia Looks Like
Two of the top officials at soccer's world governing body see homophobic slurs at matches through vastly different lenses.
July 03 2014 8:00 PM
World Cup: In The Locker Room
Thanks, Instagram, for giving us a peek into what's going on off the field in Brazil.
June 28 2014 6:36 AM
World Cup Teams May Face Penalties for Slur-Slinging Fans
Two teams competing in the World Cup are under investigation after their fans used slurs against opponents.
June 19 2014 3:08 PM
World Cup Players, Fans Urged to Stop the Slurs
Now that the World Cup is under way, the attitude on the field and in the stands must be addressed.
June 17 2014 2:10 PM