Rainbow flags wave in Seattle after Egypt and Iran pushed back against World Cup 'Pride Match'
- The perimeter of Seattle's World Cup stadium was dotted with rainbows this morning, ahead of a match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
- It was just a coincidence that the city's "Pride Match" ended up as a high-stakes match-up between Iran and Egypt — with advancement from Group G still up in the air — and the move has come with plenty of pushback from both countries.
- But Seattle officials and its soccer community said this distinctive pairing is an opportunity to showcase the city's inclusivity as well as the commo
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- The perimeter of Seattle's World Cup stadium was dotted with rainbows this morning, ahead of a match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
- It was just a coincidence that the city's "Pride Match" ended up as a high-stakes match-up between Iran and Egypt — with advancement from Group G still up in the air — and the move has come with plenty of pushback from both countries.
- But Seattle officials and its soccer community said this distinctive pairing is an opportunity to showcase the city's inclusivity as well as the commo
Sources: ABC Australia