‘Queer people exist in Iran and Egypt’: Inside the politicisation of the first-ever World Cup pride match
The “Emerald City”, positioned with its exquisite downtown skyline off the Pacific coast in Washington state, is famous for its spectacular Pride celebrations at the end of June. "When I think about what it will look like to fans watching from afar and fans who are here experiencing it, I do feel like we are celebrating Pride for the world on that day.“I think that is really the most important story here."And yet, not for the first time at this World Cup, the story is different. What should have been an elaborate celebration of inclusivity has instead turned into another unpalatable political storm.
- ▪The “Emerald City”, positioned with its exquisite downtown skyline off the Pacific coast in Washington state, is famous for its spectacular Pride celebrations at the end of June.
- ▪"When I think about what it will look like to fans watching from afar and fans who are here experiencing it, I do feel like we are celebrating Pride for the world on that day.“I think that is really the most important story here."And yet, n
- ▪What should have been an elaborate celebration of inclusivity has instead turned into another unpalatable political storm.
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