Austrian Abortion/LGBT Protest Ruins Vatican Women's First International Soccer Game
First international match of Vatican women's soccer team cancelled after Austria players carry out protest about abortion and LGBT issues.
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Jennifer S. Bryson
- Jun 23, 2019
- 2 min
Corner Flags Are for Soccer, Not for Political Symbols
Political symbols do not belong on corner flags in soccer.
Jennifer S. Bryson
- May 17, 2019
- 2 min
Fan Questions Political LGBT Flag at Soccer Match
Give fans the chance to cheer for their teams, not politics.
Jennifer S. Bryson
- May 17, 2019
- 1 min
How FIFA Defines "Political" in Ban on "political...slogans, statements or images"
The definition of "political" in soccer's Laws of the Game.
Jennifer S. Bryson
- May 17, 2019
- 3 min
Yes, FIFA, LGBT Rainbow is Political
FIFA bans political symbols and statements. Is the LGBT Rainbow political? Yes, it is.
Jennifer S. Bryson
- May 17, 2019
- 2 min
Soccer Players Say No to LGBT Rainbow
"No player should be subjected to a political test in order to be considered for a team." Read why.
Jennifer S. Bryson
- May 17, 2019
- 2 min
5 Recommendations to FIFA to Ensure ALL Are Welcome
1. Promote the values of equality and fairness. 2. “Celebrate diversity in all its forms.” - FIFA President, Gianni Infantino 3....
Jennifer S. Bryson
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
Diversity Includes Diversity of Viewpoints
Why political symbols do not belong in soccer.
Jennifer S. Bryson
- Mar 14, 2019
- 2 min
VfL Wolfsburg Volkswagen "Diversity Weeks" Mean LGBT Rainbows for "over 650" Soccer Teams
Bundesliga soccer team VfL Wolfsburg announced March 13 that during its fourth annual "Diversity Weeks" initiative, the team will require...
Jennifer S. Bryson
- Mar 12, 2019
- 4 min
Proposed Joint North-South Korea Bid for FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup Unlikely to Succeed
The Korea Football Association of South Korea recently sent a proposal, with the blessing of the South Korean government, to the North’s...
Jennifer S. Bryson
- Mar 8, 2019
- 2 min
End Garment Coercion, Support Freedom of Religion or Belief in Women's Sports
Women's bodies should not be used in sports or games as billboards for the political or religious agendas of others. Or course, nor...
Jennifer S. Bryson
- Mar 7, 2019
- 1 min
Warsaw Fans' Anti-LGBT Banner Does Not Belong at Soccer Match
At a match on March 1 in Warsaw between Legia Warsaw and Miedź Legnica, teams in Poland's top level Exstraklasa professional soccer...