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Saudi Arabia “must provide assurances on LGBTQ+ rights for 2034 FIFA World Cup”

Saudi Arabia “must provide assurances on LGBTQ+ rights for 2034 FIFA World Cup”

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has written to the Saudi Football Federation, urging them to meet with him and to guarantee the safety, dignity and rights of LGBTQ+ players, officials and fans attending the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Tatchell’s letter to Hammad Albalawi of the FIFA

Openly gay footballer, Zander Murray, comments on decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 football World Cup

Openly gay footballer, Zander Murray, comments on decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 football World Cup

Openly gay footballer, Zander Murray, has commented on the decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 football World Cup, saying “the difference between a gay football fan and a straight football fan going over there is that the straight person has basic human rights. We don’t. Our existence is punisha

“SHAME!” Saudi Arabia to “welcome” LGBTQ+ fans when it hosts 2034 World Cup

“SHAME!” Saudi Arabia to “welcome” LGBTQ+ fans when it hosts 2034 World Cup

The Football Association (FA) has said it received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ+ fans would be “safe and welcome”, after backing the Gulf state in its bid to host the 2034 World Cup. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday, December 11 that the nation would host the tournament, despite criticism of i

Saudi Arabia will “welcome” LGBTQ+ people during 2034 World Cup, despite penalties, including capital punishment, for gays in the country

Saudi Arabia will “welcome” LGBTQ+ people during 2034 World Cup, despite penalties, including capital punishment, for gays in the country

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia‘s 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ+ people as the country bids to host the football tournament. There are currently no legal protections for LGBTQ+ rights in Saudi Arabia. Homosexuality and transgender status or ge

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