Qatari authorities have insisted that fans intending to disobey their laws against LGBTQ representation will be dealt with squarely.
This was stated by the Chief of Security, Abdullah Al Nasari.
He said the law is for the protection of those foreign fans, not for the indigenes.
Qatar has been facing a lot of backlash on their stance against LGBT representation at the 2022 World Cup, which the country considers evil according to Islamic traditions.
Al Nasari said, “If you want to express your views on the LGBT cause, do so in a society where it will be accepted. Do not come and insult an entire society. We will not change the religion for the 28 days.”
“If a fan raises a rainbow flag in a stadium and it is taken away, it will not be because we want to offend him, but to protect him. If we don’t, another spectator could attack him. If you buy a ticket, it is to attend a football match and not to demonstrate.”
