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FIFA's Selective Morality: A Tale of Two Controversies
12/12/2025
FIFA's Selective Morality: A Tale of Two Controversies
On June 26, 2026, when Egypt and Iran face off in Seattle, the city's World Cup organizing committee plans to host a 'Pride Match' to run alongside the game. This initiative has been met with formal objections from both the Egyptian and Iranian football federations, who argue that the celebrations 'directly contradict the cultural, religious and social values' of their societies.
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