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Liverpool Echo
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Paul McAuley

Gareth Southgate fears some of England's supporters won't travel to this year's World Cup in Qatar

England boss Gareth Southgate has expressed his sadness and anger regarding the situation LGBTQ+ football fans are facing at the 2022 World Cup.

The 51-year-old has said it's "horrible" and "a great shame" that some sections of England's fanbase won't feel comfortable enough to travel to Qatar in November as homosexuality is still illegal.

The Three Lions manager urged organisers to prove to fans that everyone would be welcome in the country regardless of sexual orientation.

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