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[Bonehead]

After the Oil Change this week we now have a guide for LGBT Fans in Russia During World Cup

"The guide will advise gay people to be cautious in any place which is not seen to be welcoming to the LGBT community. The same message is there for black and ethnic minority fans—do go to the World Cup but be cautious.


"If you have gay fans walking down the street holding hands, will they face danger in doing so—that depends on which city they are in and the time of day."

Powar went on to note that while there are no laws against being gay in Russia "there is a law against the promotion of homosexuality to minors" and that "gay people have a place in Russia which is quite hidden and underground."

Per Kelner, fan groups from Germany and England are said to have requested to FIFA that the rainbow flag be hoisted at stadiums next summer during the tournament. World football's governing body are said to be considering the prospect.

Alex Kay-Jelski of The Times had his say on the advice from Fare, questioning Russia's status as host nation for the competition:

ALEX KAY-JELSKI @AlexKJTimes
Gay fans told not to hold hands in Russia. 1) good to see FIFA holding a tournament where fans rather than homophobes have to adapt their behaviour. 2) As if you'd hold hands at a match in England anyway #LGBTQ

As noted by Rob Harris of the Associated Press, FIFA has pointed "to the fact there were no notable fan issues at the Confederations Cup earlier this year as evidence Russia will provide a welcoming atmosphere at the World Cup." Harris noted far more fans will be in attendance in 2018.

There were previously protests ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics.ALEXANDER NEMENOV/Getty Images
Per BBC, in 2014, when Sochi, Russia, hosted the Winter Olympics, there were protests around the world against the Russian government's and laws against the promotion of homosexuality.

 

[businesslawyer]

After the Oil Change this week we now have a guide for LGBT Fans in Russia During World Cup

"The guide will advise gay people to be cautious in any place which is not seen to be welcoming to the LGBT community. The same message is there for black and ethnic minority fans—do go to the World Cup but be cautious.


"If you have gay fans walking down the street holding hands, will they face danger in doing so—that depends on which city they are in and the time of day."

Powar went on to note that while there are no laws against being gay in Russia "there is a law against the promotion of homosexuality to minors" and that "gay people have a place in Russia which is quite hidden and underground."

Per Kelner, fan groups from Germany and England are said to have requested to FIFA that the rainbow flag be hoisted at stadiums next summer during the tournament. World football's governing body are said to be considering the prospect.

Alex Kay-Jelski of The Times had his say on the advice from Fare, questioning Russia's status as host nation for the competition:

ALEX KAY-JELSKI @AlexKJTimes
Gay fans told not to hold hands in Russia. 1) good to see FIFA holding a tournament where fans rather than homophobes have to adapt their behaviour. 2) As if you'd hold hands at a match in England anyway #LGBTQ

As noted by Rob Harris of the Associated Press, FIFA has pointed "to the fact there were no notable fan issues at the Confederations Cup earlier this year as evidence Russia will provide a welcoming atmosphere at the World Cup." Harris noted far more fans will be in attendance in 2018.

There were previously protests ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics.ALEXANDER NEMENOV/Getty Images
Per BBC, in 2014, when Sochi, Russia, hosted the Winter Olympics, there were protests around the world against the Russian government's and laws against the promotion of homosexuality.

To be fair to Russia, cracking down on guests who hold hands with members of the same sex and cracking down on guests who engage in political protests are not the same thing. Any nation has the right, subject to its laws, to do the latter.