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Liverpool Echo
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Kyle Newbould

World Cup pitch invader wearing 'Save Ukraine' shirt waves rainbow flag during Portugal vs. Uruguay

Portugal's World Cup clash with Uruguay was shockingly halted when a pitch invader entered the field with a pride flag and a t-shirt with two protest slogans printed on.

The individual entered the field of play at the Lusail Stadium in the 50th-minute with the scores at 0-0, sporting a t-shirt that read 'save Ukraine' on the front and 'respect for Iranian women' on the back. He was also waving a rainbow flag, believed to be a pride flag.

The rainbow flag has been a symbol of controversy throughout the tournament, with fans and players wanting don the multi-colour armbands, hats and flags in protest of Qatar's stance LGBTQ+ people - a country where same-sex relationships and the promotion of same-sex relationships are criminalised.

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