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As they get ready for the World Cup later this month, the US men's team is displaying a rainbow-themed emblem at their training facility in Qatar to show their support for the LGBTQ community.
Same-sex relationships are forbidden in Qatar, and as the World Cup nears, the country has come under fire for its LGBTQ regulations.
The artwork is a part of the "Be The Change" strategy the team embraced in 2020 with the aim of motivating action on social justice concerns. It has seven rainbow-colored vertical stripes beneath "USA" in dark blue letters.
Workers at the World Cup final venue, Lusail Stadium
"Be the Change" is about raising awareness of these issues when we are on the international stage and in a place like Qatar, according to US coach Gregg Berhalter, who spoke at a news conference on Monday. We wish to draw attention to social issues both domestically and internationally. We acknowledge that Qatar has made progress and has come a long way, but there is still work to be done.
"Be the Change" is about raising awareness of these concerns when we are on the international stage and at a place like Qatar, according to US coach Gregg Berhalter, who spoke at a news conference on Monday. We wish to draw attention to social issues both domestically and internationally. We acknowledge that Qatar has made progress and has come a long way, but there is still work to be done.
The first World Cup to be staged in a Middle Eastern country's organizers stress that everyone is welcome regardless of sexual orientation or family background, but they also advise avoiding public displays of affection.
Some players have voiced worries about the rights of World Cup attendees, particularly LGBTQ people and women, who rights organizations claim are subjected to discrimination under Qatari law.
US goalkeeper Sean Johnson remarked, "We are a group that believes in inclusivity and we will continue to project that message going forward." "As we prepare for the games, we have spoken and will continue to do so. We have emphasized the 'Be the Change' message. Being influential with ourselves, our presence, and our platform is something we have been proud of and will continue to work toward here in Qatar.
The rainbow badge has been regularly displayed by US Soccer to encourage an inclusive attitude, though it won't be worn by the team during World Cup games.
According to US Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe, "our rainbow symbol has an essential and constant role in the identification of US Soccer." "As part of our strategy for each game or event, we incorporate rainbow branding to support and accept the LGBTQ community and to foster an atmosphere of inclusivity and welcome for all fans throughout the world.
As a result, both conventional and rainbow US Soccer branding will be present in areas that we will manage and operate at the Fifa World Cup, such as the team hotel, media spaces, and parties.
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