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The Guardian - US
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US use rainbow logo at Qatar World Cup in support of LGBTQ community

US goalkeeper Sean Johnson said that ‘we are a group who believes in inclusivity’
US goalkeeper Sean Johnson said that ‘we are a group who believes in inclusivity’ Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters

The US men’s team are showing their support for the LGBTQ community by way of a rainbow-themed logo at their training facility in Qatar as they prepare for this month’s World Cup.

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar, and the host nation has been the subject of criticism for its LGBTQ policies as the World Cup approaches.

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