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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

Players must be free to speak on social issues, says Football Australia CEO

PA Wire

Football Australia is working with FIFA to create an environment CEO James Johnson hopes will enable players to speak “freely” on issues including LGBTQ+ rights at this summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Qatar was a controversial choice to host the men’s tournament in part due the country’s stance on same-sex relationships, which are directly criminalised under the laws of the Gulf state.

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