Denmark's and Germany's team captains will wear One Love armbands when they take the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar, their teams said on Saturday, as they prepare to compete in a country where same-sex relations are illegal.
Qatar has faced criticism from some countries playing in the 32-team tournament over its rights record on migrant workers, women and the LGBTQ community.
According to FIFA rules, team equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images."We have the support of the German FA, our president and those responsible and so we have no fear," he said.FIFA has urged World Cup teams to focus on soccer in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into what it called ideological or political "battles."
Same-sex relations are illegal in Qatar and punishable by up to three years in jail. Members of Qatar's LGBTQ community have reported being detained, according to Human Rights Watch . The group also accused authorities of ordering some transgender women to attend conversion therapy.
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