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FIFA green light rainbow flags for Egypt-Iran clash

RTE 1 min read 7 hours ago

Fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags when Egypt face Iran in Seattle's designated 'Pride Match' at the World Cup, FIFA have said, setting up an awkward collision between ⁠local celebrations and two nations where homosexuality is criminalised.
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