Football Less than a month before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Australia has urged Qatar to decriminalise same-sex partnerships.
The group is also urging the government to create a Migrant Workers Center to protect the rights of those employed in tournament preparation after December 2022.
In order to create a video emphasising their concerns, the organisation collaborated with the Socceroos and the Players Association.
It displays quotes from 25 players who each recorded a sentence while taking turns.
When we represent our country, we want to exemplify these ideals, according to goalkeeper Mat Ryan. “There are universal values that should define football,” he adds.
The World Cup, according to a spokeswoman for Football Australia, is intended to unite people.
“Football Australia has a duty to fairly represent our supporters, our athletes, and our football community.” We believe that everyone should be able to feel safe and be their actual authentic self because our sport is the most varied, inclusive, and culturally diverse in our nation.
“Whilst we acknowledge the highest levels of assurances given by HH Amir of Qatar and the President of FIFA that LGBTI+ fans will be safely welcomed in Qatar, we hope that this openness can continue beyond the tournament. ”.
Australian soccer players urge Qatar to decriminalise same-sex unions
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