Rainbow hats confiscated at World Cup stadium in Qatar, ex-Wales footballer says
Ex-Wales footballer Laura McAllister says Qatari security asked her to remove a "rainbow wall" bucket cap
An ex-Wales footballer has described being asked to remove her "rainbow wall" bucket hat as she entered a World Cup stadium in Qatar. Laura McAllister, a gay woman and past Fifa Council candidate, said she was told to remove her hat before the start of Wales' opener against the USA.Fifa - world football's governing body, which is responsible for the tournament - has been asked to comment.. Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar.
Ms McAllister, a Cardiff University professor and one of the FAW's tournament ambassadors, was stopped during security checks at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium perimeter on Monday evening.BBC Wales has been told officials asked her to remove the rainbow hat and that it was considered a restricted item, and would need to be handed in.
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