(LifeSiteNews) – The US men’s soccer team made a pro-LGBT political statement ahead of its upcoming appearance at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexual “marriage” is outlawed and sodomy punishable by jail.
Instead of relying on the traditional red, white, and blue color scheme for its crest, the team unveiled a rainbow-themed logo inside Al Gharrafa SC Stadium, where it will practice and hold media events for the duration of the tournament.
“We’re a group that believes in inclusivity, and we’ll continue to project that going forward.”
— @SeanJohnGK— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) November 14, 2022
The US team — which faces Wales on Monday, November 21 — won’t wear the LGBT patch on its uniforms while competing, however. US coach Gregg Berhalter told reporters this week that “it is important to bring awareness to these issues.” Players have also expressed support for the badge.
According to the UK-based Daily Mail, England’s soccer team is also upset about Qatar’s staunch support for traditional marriage. The outlet is reporting that the team will fly to the World Cup aboard a “Rain Bow” gay pride jet built by Virgin Atlantic, which was founded by liberal billionaire Richard Branson. Germany’s team, meanwhile, is flying to Qatar on a “diversity wins” aircraft.
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The controversy surrounding Qatar — the first Middle Eastern nation to host the competition — began when World Cup Ambassador Khalid Salman told a German television network last week that same-sex behavior causes “damage in the mind.” He also called on visitors to his country to refrain from public displays of homosexuality. Germany’s interior minister immediately denounced Salman’s remarks, as has a host of other woke sports commentators.
Professional soccer in America is no stranger to the LGBT agenda. Star women’s team player Megan Rapinoe made headlines with her outspoken support for leftist causes several years ago. Rapinoe, who is a lesbian, was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year in 2019.
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Jaelene Daniels, on the other hand, is a professional soccer player who stands for traditional marriage. A defender for the North Carolina Courage, she chose to sit out a game instead of wearing a rainbow “Pride” jersey this summer. She turned down an offer to play for the national team due to the expectation that she would need to wear a pro-LGBT jersey.
The US men’s team has been placed in group “B” for the World Cup, and will face Wales, England, and Iran, respectively, over the next two weeks. The tournament begins Sunday, November 20 and lasts until December 18. To date, no US men’s soccer team has ever won the tournament. World rankings currently list Brazil as number one and Argentina as number two.