It has been confirmed by seven Football Associations – from England, Wales and other European nations – that team captains – including Harry Kane – will not wear the OneLove armband to promote diversity and inclusion at the World Cup in Qatar, due to players being put “in a position where they could face sporting sanctions”.
England’s Three Lions are to fly to the World Cup in Qatar on a Gay Pride jet to show a red card to host nation’s intolerance.
English Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham has reassured LGBTQ+ football fans that they won’t be arrested for holding hands or kissing in public at the World Cup in Qatar.
Craig Hanlon-Smith on the sports superstars stepping up for LGBTQ+ rights
