Iran and Egypt have made complaints about a FIFA World Cup match in Seattle being designated a Pride Match, with both countries' coaches and officials objecting.
reported by one outlet so far · Reported fact · first recorded Jul 5, 11:30 PM
How each outlet reported it
BBCCenter · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Things related to gay pride are forbidden in Iran's religion
Cites: Amir Ghalenoei · Details: 'forbidden in our religion'
BBCCenter · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Iran and Egypt have made complaints about the Pride Match designation
Details: complaints from Iran and Egypt
BBCCenter · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Homosexuality is illegal in both Iran and Egypt
Details: Iran; Egypt
BBCCenter · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Rainbow flags will fly inside the stadium during the match
Details: rainbow flags; inside stadium
BBCCenter · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
The match has been designated a Pride Match because it falls on the Friday before Pride Weekend
Details: Friday before Pride Weekend; local organisers designation
BBCCenter · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Iran's head coach will not address things that do not exist as his team prepares for the Pride Match
Cites: Amir Ghalenoei · Details: Iran head coach; Pride Match preparation