Protester runs onto pitch with rainbow flag during World Cup match

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A protester holding a rainbow flag and with a shirt saying "Respect For Iranian Women" on the back ran onto the pitch during Monday's game between Portugal and Uruguay at the World Cup in Qatar.

Published 2 months ago · Lusail, Qatar

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Times of India

Man with rainbow flag invades pitch during FIFA World Cup match

A man carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a T-shirt with the words "Respect for Iranian Woman" on the back invaded the pitch during a match at the Qatar World Cup on Monday. He also had the words "Save Ukraine" on the front of his T-shirt, in reference to the war-torn nation. He has staged similar protests before where he raised the issue of children living in poverty.

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Protester carries rainbow flag in pitch invasion

A protester invades the pitch carrying a rainbow flag and 'save Ukraine' T-shirt during the World Cup Group H game between Portugal and Uruguay.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Man With Rainbow Flag, Wearing T-Shirt With Words 'Save Ukraine' Invades Ground During FIFA Match

A man with a rainbow flag invaded on the field for about 30 seconds during the second half of the game between Portugal and Uruguay before being tackled and escorted off by security

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Protester runs onto pitch during Portugal v Uruguay

A protester holding a rainbow flag and with a shirt saying "Respect For Iranian Women" on the back ran onto the pitch during Monday's game between Portugal and Uruguay at the World Cup in Qatar.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

‘Respect For Iranian Women’ protester invades pitch at World Cup match

A protester holding a rainbow flag and with a shirt saying ‘Respect For Iranian Women’ ran onto the pitch during Portugal’s World Cup game with Uruguay

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup

A protester ran onto the field Monday carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said 'SAVE UKRAINE' on the front and 'RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN' on the back during a World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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