Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’

Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’

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Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence they will square off in a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle coinciding with the city’s annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

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