U.S. men’s World Cup squad show their support for the LGBTQ community by way of a rainbow-themed team logo inside their training facility. Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar which is hosting the tournament starting on Sunday.
squad are showing their support for the LGBTQ community by way of a rainbow-themed team logo inside their training facility and media workroom.The design features seven rainbow-colored vertical stripes below “USA” in dark blue letters and is part of the “Be The Change” initiative the team adopted in 2020 with the goal of inspiring action on social justice issues.
Organizers of the World Cup, which is the first to be held in a Middle Eastern nation, say that everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or background, is welcome, while also warning against public displays of affection. “We have chatted and continue to have discussions as we lead into the games. We have leaned on the message of ‘Be the Change’.
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