I think Lineker's comments are a bit pushy really, saying 2 players should come out for the world cup, it will increase speculation around the England squad. Why put pressure on these players they will come out when they are ready, i also think they will get a really positive reaction from the public
i am sure homophobic chants are just as illegal
This is disgusting and uncalled for. I cannot understand why people pay money for a ticket and spend the entire game abusing other fans, home or away. Sadly, we have to breathe the same air as these neanderthals and the only hope is that they will mature as they get older. I appreciate many do not.
They are supposed to be. Sunderland fans are still allowed to chant 'Paedo' every time they visit the Riverside, adults and children, with no punishment, so thats an indication of how seriously these things are taken.
I mention away games because that is where I've experienced it.
Peoples race and their sexual orientation are both things that are the subject of hate and discrimination. I don't think it's that far fetched to compare the kind of abuse someone might get for being gay to the kind of abuse someone might get for being black?
Unfortunately homophobic attacks/abuse are on the increase.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-60257602
I don’t think you are mate. Unfortunately knob heads are incredibly loud. People who live and let live can’t compete in volume.
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I think what we need to be doing is pulling out of competitions like the World Cup being held in Qatar.. FIFA should be doing much more in that respect. The decision of EUFA to ban the Rainbow lights at the stadium in Germany order to appease Hungary after they passed anti gay laws. As much as you or I may have opinions on what should be applauded or not.. these governing bodies need to get their acts together and make sure that no one is discriminated against because of their sexuality by not supporting those who condemn. The sponsors should pull their funding to these governing bodies when they fail to do this, they should request their monies back and sue for damages. Not many companies now not dishing out the rainbows.. but when it comes down to it they are still supporting the politics of hate.
Gary Lineker is a bit of a dikc head really!! Why should these players put themselves at risk during this world cup. HE should come out and say that HE will not lend his support to a World Cup being held in Qatar. Don't be telling young lads to stick their necks on the line if you're not willing to take a stand yourself!Gary Lineker says he knows two gay Premier League stars and hopes they will come out at Qatar World Cup
The former England striker says he knows two Premier League footballers who had been "very close" to coming out before now, adding that "it would be great if one or two of them came out during the World Cup".Gary Lineker says he knows two gay Premier League stars and hopes they will come out at Qatar World Cup
The former England striker says he knows two Premier League footballers who had been "very close" to coming out before now, adding that "it would be great if one or two of them came out during the World Cup".
Friday 14 October 2022 11:12, UK
Gary Lineker has claimed he knows two gay Premier League footballers and said it would be "amazing" if they chose to come out during the Qatar World Cup to send a strong message to the host nation, where homosexuality remains a crime.
The former England striker and TV presenter told the Daily Mirror the players had been "very close" to coming out before now.
"It would be great if one or two of them came out during the World Cup. It would be amazing," he said.
"I know for a fact that some have been very close and contemplated it. There's a couple I know, but obviously it's not for me to say who they are."
The tournament kicks off on 20 November in Qatar - a nation where same-sex sexual activity is punishable by seven years in jail, or even death by stoning for Muslim men under Sharia law.
On Thursday, Qatar's World Cup chief Nasser Al Khater sought to give assurances to LGBTQ+ fans that they would be welcomed at the tournament
While Qatar is not prepared to change anti-LGBTQ+ laws to respond to concerns of visiting fans, he has insisted none will be discriminated against during the 29-day tournament and that gay fans will be allowed to hold hands.
He hasnt put anyone`s head on the line nor told them to.
Applaud because of the immense brave character shown. To show support to show that we are not like social media with hurtful comments.
I don't think someone should be applauded for being gay, but the last bit of your post is the issue - they aren't seen as equals by a certain portion of society hence the reason it is a bigger deal than it should be. By showing acceptance and kindness to the people who are brave enough to take the first step towards making this "normality", it may encourage others to do the same and ultimately achieve what you say in your post. Once that happens, it is no longer a big deal and nothing needs to be made of it.
I'm almost certain the studies on this have shown that the reporting of attacks, and therefore the recording, has increased significantly but the number of attacks/abuse hasn't increased. It has always been there. I don't know if online counts in these numbers but people didn't report those sort of things in the past but there has been a big shift in the way things can be reported on social media which would account for a significant increase.
That is true, but I guess it also helps show the true measure of discrimination that is still out there.