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U.S. journalist says he was detained at World Cup over rainbow shirt

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US soccer journalist Grant Wahl says he was detained by security staff after he wore a rainbow shirt to USA’s World Cup opener against Wales.

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News18 India

2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar: American Journalist Detained for Wearing Pride T-Shirt

A US journalist said he was briefly detained on Monday when he tried to enter a World Cup stadium in Qatar while wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBTQ community in a country where same-sex relations are illegal

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

US journalist Grant Wahl says he was detained in Qatar for rainbow shirt

US soccer journalist Grant Wahl says he was detained by security staff after he wore a rainbow shirt to USA’s World Cup opener against Wales.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

US journalist ‘detained’ entering World Cup match for wearing rainbow t-shirt

Qatar stadium security guards reportedly restricted access for the Group B fixture where Wales face USA

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S. journalist says he was detained at World Cup over rainbow shirt

A U.S. journalist said he was briefly detained on Monday when he tried to enter a World Cup stadium in Qatar while wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBTQ community in a country where same-sex relations are illegal.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Qatar World Cup security deny entry to reporter with LGBTQ t-shirt on

European teams have backed down from wearing their rainbow-themed 'One Love' armband in support of LGBTQ+ rights.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Journalist refused entry to Qatar stadium and detained as shirt "not allowed"

Journalist Grant Wahl attended the World Cup match between USA and Wales but was refused entry to the stadium by Qatari officials due to him wearing a rainbow t-shirt

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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