A man with a rainbow flag and wearing a T-shirt with the words 'Respect for Iranian Woman' on the back invaded the pitch during a match at the Qatar World Cup on Monday. | Sport24news FIFAWorldCup Qatar2022
He has staged similar protests before, including at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he raised the issue of children living in poverty.
But they backed down over the threat of disciplinary action from football's governing body FIFA, including yellow cards. Fans complained earlier in the tournament that they had been told to remove items of clothing with the rainbow on them.Monday's on-pitch protest was addressed by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, speaking on the eve of a politically charged match between the USA and Iran in Qatar."We urge the state of Qatar and all Qataris to fully realise the emir's message and that is to truly recognise, to welcome everyone to the Cup, the World Cup.
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