The Portugal vs. Uruguay World Cup match was interrupted by an surprising intruder on Monday … when a person holding a rainbow flag stormed the pitch in protest.
The spectator made his transfer 50 minutes into the competition … working at full velocity earlier than getting stopped by safety and escorted off the grass.
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Along with the rainbow flag, the person was sporting a Superman shirt that learn “Save Ukraine” on the entrance … and “Respect For Iranian Women” on the again.
Of course, homosexuality is against the law in Qatar … and the stunt is certain to return with critical ramifications.
As we beforehand reported, journalist Grant Wahl mentioned he was detained for almost half an hour final week … after World Cup guards took challenge along with his pro-LGBTQ shirt.
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The spectator’s message for Iranian ladies’s rights additionally comes on the heels of Team USA’s determination to change the nation’s flag in help of the identical trigger … which led Iranian state media to name for FIFA besides America from the large sporting occasion.
No phrase on what sort of punishment the fan will get … however odds are it isn’t going to be a slap on the wrist.