FIFA rejects Egypt and Iran’s joint request to ban LGBT flags at World Cup match

FIFA has rejected a joint request from the Egyptian and Iranian football associations to ban the entry of rainbow flags supporting the “LGBT” community into the stadium. The Egypt vs Iran showdown is scheduled to take place on Friday evening in the American city of Seattle, coinciding with the city’s annual Pride celebrations. This has ... The post FIFA rejects Egypt and Iran’s joint request to ban LGBT flags at World Cup match appeared first on Egypt Independent .