World footballers feel so strongly about LGBTQ rights that they are prepared to take a strong a stand at the World Cup in Qatar where homosexuality is illegal.
I’m not, of course, referring to a boycott of the event. Goodness no! They’ll still play in Qatar. You wouldn’t miss a World Cup for your views on LBGTQ rights.
But, they announced, while playing in the country that criminalises homosexuality they will bravely wear a gay pride armband.
Before any of us had a chance to call the players “stunning” and “brave”, FIFA announced that any competitor wearing the Pride armband would receive a yellow card.
This was bad.
Players and their teams were prepared to cop a fine for supporting LGBTQ rights, but a yellow card would curtail their ability to play in the tournament.
This did make me laugh. Players often risk a yellow card by removing their shirts to celebrate a goal. Then again, a goal in soccer is harder to come by than LBGTQ rights. But I digress.
The players, who feel very strongly about LBGTQ rights, will not boycott the world cup'; nor will they wear the rainbow insignia on their shirt.
Instead, the players will take a strong stance in support of LBGTQ rights by wearing an anti discrimination arm band that does not mention LGBTQ rights at all.
Why boycott, when virtue signalling will do? How could people be expected to give up such a fantastic opportunity to make an important statement that the world will listen to? All those years of hard work and training are gone to waste if they boycott!
It was the same with China and the Olympics. Any Western country should have boycotted because they disagree with China’s human rights issues. Saying anything when you’re already there is too late and pure hypocrisy. It’s the cowards way out imo and they should just shut up and accept their medals!
I don't praise the Muslim world but GOOD ON THEM A COUNTRY THAT SAYS NO THIS IS AGAINST GOD!!!!!
AND OUR RELIGION!!
I'm Middle Eastern Christian and Aussies have NO IDEA about the Muslim strong beliefs! Ha!!
Then on the other side, I would love for them to try to wear a yellow band or protest! and go against Qatar's faith - I would love to see how that goes !
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