Qatar’s earlier warnings against the LGBT community protesting at the upcoming world cup has sparked fresh controversies.
The statement was made by the the head of Security at the World Cup in Qatar, Abdullah Al Nasari.
The country is set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup this November and there have been serious concerns over the choice of the host due to their stand on the LGBT community.
However, Al Nasari stated that members of the community can express their views in a society where it is accepted but will not tolerate an insult to the entire Qatar society.
“If you want to express your views on the LGBT cause, do so in a society where it will be accepted.
Do not come and insult an entire society. We will not change the religion for the 28 days.
“If a fan raises a rainbow flag in a stadium and it is taken away, it will not be because we want to offend him, but to protect him.
“If we don’t, another spectator could attack him. If you buy a ticket, it is to attend a football match and not to demonstrate.” He said.
The statement has therefore, sparked various reactions and comments with some insisting that it is a world cup and not a “religious cup”.
A twitter user, @tonycfc17, said,
“If you want people to go watch a football match and not demonstrate. Then your religion should go watch a football match and not demonstrate. This is the World Cup not your religion cup”
@vijithkumar557 said,
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“World cup in qatar was a horrible decision
This is not a world cup for just a group of people (Muslims) this is for people from different countries, religions,belief’s,race. Countries like Switzerland or Denmark should have hosted the worldcup.”
“Let us respect others cultures. This is football and not cultural exhibitions. Please refrain from insulting Qatar culture during the matches. Let’s respect cultural boundaries please.” @Wayutia_KE stated.
“Kinda agree with him. If you know you want to go to Qatar, drop your LGTV behaviour at home. It’s just 28 days, after which you can go home and dress or act however pleases you.” @FreddyGodson commented.
@StamfordBluesFC wrote, “He’s spot on. You don’t go to a different country and culture and act in a way that is disrespectful to their beliefs. You come to my house, you should act respectful to me.”
“How he doesn’t see the irony of this logic is what is baffling. Imagine you go to a country that prayers is illegal, covering hair is illegal and things that goes against your ideals/what you believe in will you still say respect the laws of that country?” @InjeelJiday said.