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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
George Sessions

FIFA criticised for lack of pro LGBTQ+ stance in new ‘Unite’ armbands

The World Cup begins on Thursday and captains will wear FIFA’s new ‘Unite’ armbands, but the governing body of world football has been criticised for a lack of pro LGBTQ+ stance.

It was announced last month that FIFA had partnered with the United Nations to create eight stakeholder-sanctioned armbands that can be swapped out or worn during the month-long tournament co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

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