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Khaled Montaser criticizes calls for team withdrawal over LGBTQ celebration
Writer Khaled Montaser commented on the controversy surrounding the Egyptian national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup match, which coincided with Seattle's "Pride Month" events. He clarified that FIFA did not request support or political symbols from the players, and that the event organized by the city was scheduled in advance and happened to coincide with the match. He confirmed that FIFA allowed flags and symbols with rainbow colors inside the stadium, provided players adhered to behavioral guidelines. He noted that the objections to the event came from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations. He emphasized that supporting human rights does not equate to promoting homosexuality; rather, it is acknowledging reality and respecting the choices of a community—no one was forced into advocacy or propaganda for it.
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