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LGBT+ fans will be ‘constantly on edge’ if they attend Qatar World Cup, fan group boss says
The 2022 World Cup is fast approaching, but the decision to make Qatar the host country has been controversial, given that being LGBT+ in the country is illegal, and punishable by death.
The Independent spoke with Joe White from Three Lions Pride, a fan group for LGBT+ England supporters, about concerns around LGBT+ fans’ access to the tournament.
"People don't want to put money into a state that criminalises our existence," Mr White said.
Nasser Al Khater, CEO of the FIFA World Cup Quatar 2022, has said that "everyone will be welcome."
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