UK football fans who donned LGBTQ+ hats at the World Cup in Qatar have branded FIFA "disgusting" after saying they had the attire confiscated at the stadium.
The Rainbow Wall, a group of LGBTQ+ supporters of the Wales team, sported rainbow pride flag versions of the iconic bucket hats worn by Welsh fans in the 'Red Wall' as they prepared to watch their team face off against the USA. But as they tried to get into the stadium, they said they were forced to take off the hats or face missing out on seeing the match.
Former Wales footballer Laura McAllister was among those in the group who said she had her rainbow hat confiscated at the Ahmed Bin Ali stadium. She told ITV News that she initially refused to remove her hat, but was told by security that she would not be allowed into the stadium unless she did so.
