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'We are very frustrated': World Cup teams in Qatar ax pro-LGBTQ armbands after FIFA threat

Por: CNBC Business November 21, 2022

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A detailed view of the 'ONE-LOVE' captains armband worn by Georginio Wijnaldum of Netherlands is seen during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship in Budapest, Hungary.Alex Livesey - Uefa Uefa Getty ImagesThe European teams competing at the 2022 Qatar World Cup walked back their plans to wear OneLove armbands in support of LGBTQ rights during the tournament, they announced Monday, after warnings from international soccer governing body FIFA... + full article



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