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Iran, Egypt outraged over ‘Pride Match’ designation for World Cup faceoff — urge FIFA to scrap LGBTQ+ affiliations

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New York Post Fews App News Provider
Fews App Post Time 15h ago

The Iranian and Egyptian soccer federations have urged FIFA to strip any “Pride Match” displays and rainbow symbols from Friday’s World Cup match in Seattle. The contest, slated for June 26 at Lumen Field, is scheduled during the city’s Pride weekend and has been referred to as the “Pride Match. ” While FIFA confirmed to the New York Times that rainbow flags remain permitted at all World Cup matches this summer, its president, Gianni Infantino, has previously distanced the governing body from the event’s promotional themes.

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