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Robbie Rogers politely reminds FIFA about gay rights

Steve Lee, Editor10 years ago10 years ago13 mins

L.A. Galaxy soccer player Robbie Rogers, one of the few openly gay athletes in professional sport, talked to GQ.com about FIFA and gay rights, the reaction to his recent op-ed in USA Today about the subject, other gay athletes and the homophobia he experienced before coming out. As FIFA gears up to host the next…

FIFA queries Nigeria over reports of lesbian soccer ban

Steve Lee, Editor12 years ago04 mins

(CNN) — FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, has written to the Nigerian Football Federation to seek clarification over reports that lesbians have been banned from playing in the West Africa nation. A spokesperson for the world governing body told CNN Friday that a letter had been sent requesting more information. “This is not a…

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Robbie Rogers politely reminds FIFA about gay rights

FIFA queries Nigeria over reports of lesbian soccer ban