International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

The World Cup has barely started but gay fans are already being bashed & arrested in Russia

A couple attending the World Cup were brutally beaten leaving one with brain injuries while British activist Peter Tatchell has been detained by police.

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Russians are threatening to ‘root out & stab’ LGBTQ World Cup fans

Everything will be fine, FIFA promised. Russia pinky-swore they'd be nice to you, they said.

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FIFA warns gay couples not to hold hands during the 2018 World Cup

If gay soccer fans could be arrested or killed, why is FIFA even holding the big game in such a notoriously anti-LGBTQ nation?

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FIFA urged to show leadership on discrimination after alleged gay slurs at World Cup match

RIO DE JANEIRO -- A monitoring group has challenged FIFA to show leadership in tackling discrimination after the sport's world governing body dropped an investigation of Mexico fans chanting an alleged gay slur. FIFA's disciplinary panel…

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FIFA drops investigation over alleged gay slur at World Cup match

RIO DE JANEIRO -- The FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) will take no action against the Mexican football federation over fans chanting an alleged gay slur at World Cup matches. FIFA says its disciplinary panel…

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FIFA investigates Mexico for anti-gay slurs during World Cup match

RIO DE JANEIRO -- The FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) is investigating claims that Mexico fans chanted anti-gay slurs during its opening match against Cameroon at the World Cup. FIFA says "disciplinary proceedings were opened…

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English gay footballer slams FIFA on selecting Russia, Qatar for World Cups

LONDON — A leading figure within the English Football Association says she won't go to the World Cups in Qatar and Russia because of their anti-gay laws.

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FIFA president awaits Russian answer on anti-gay law

ULRICHEN, Switzerland -- International Federation of Association Football President Sepp Blatter expects a reply within days from Russia, the 2018 World Cup host, clarifying its law prohibiting gay "propaganda."

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Soccer association seeks clarification on Russia’s anti-gay ‘propaganda’ law

GENEVA, Switzerland -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has asked authorities in 2018 World Cup host Russia for "clarification and more details" about a new anti-gay law, joining the International Olympic Committee in seeking…

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