Pep Guardiola isn't thinking about the World Cup when he comes to Manchester City selection decisions, despite the presence of the tournament throwing uncertainty into this season's calendar.
26.09.2022 - 15:13 / starobserver.com.au
Qatar, which has laws that criminalise homosexuality, will host the football World Cup later this year. But, English Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham claims he has been told Qatar police will not arrest LGBTQI fans for holding hands or kissing in public at the World Cup. The country has faced questions about its human rights records, treatment of migrant workers and homophobic laws ahead of the World Cup. Homosexuality in Qatar is illegal.
The Penal Code (2004) criminalises acts of ‘sodomy’ and ‘sexual intercourse’ between people of the same sex. English Football Association chief executive Mark BullinghamOut gay Australian football player Josh Cavallo had earlier this year said that while he dreams of playing in the World Cup, he was apprehensive of playing in Qatar. Many LGBTQI football fans have also reportedly said that they would steer clear of travelling to Qatar over its laws on homosexuality. Bullingham said that he had been told police in Qatar were told to be tolerant during the World Cup, reported The Independent. When asked if the association had planned for an English gay fan being arrested for holding hands or kissing a same-sex partner in public, Bullingham responded that they had been talking to Qatar authorities about such an eventuality. England captain Harry Kane sports the OneLove armband.“Yes, absolutely (they are allowed) as long as someone doesn’t go and drape them on the outside of a mosque – that was one example we were given – and were disrespectful in that way,” The Independent quoted Bullingham. “But they have absolutely been briefed to be very tolerant and act in the right way.
Pep Guardiola isn't thinking about the World Cup when he comes to Manchester City selection decisions, despite the presence of the tournament throwing uncertainty into this season's calendar.
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