U.S. Journalist Grant Wahl Detained in Qatar After Wearing Rainbow Shirt to World Cup

Grant Wahl, a U.S. sports journalist, says he was initially detained and denied entry to the USMNT's World Cup opener against Wales on Monday, due to the fact he was wearing a t-shirt with a rainbow display on it.

Gestures of LGBTQ+ solidarity have been at the forefront of the World Cup, given Qatar's oppressive record on the issue, along with other human rights.

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[michaelwarren]

We as Americans can not go to other nations and think they go along with our nation rules. Stop it! We can't make me people like what we like. This is some thing you learn as child. Not everyone likes what you like.

[redstar]

Their country their rules. Respect their laws

[wassoooma]

Just respect the country you're in and it's tradition it's not that hard. You don't go to India and have a steak in the middle of the street it's just unnecessary.

[johnb]

Why do we feel like we can dictate how other countries govern their people

[mayalunics]

He's wrong. Respect the country that you are visiting. If they consider it offensive then don't wear it. It's their country and customs. If you're not happy with it then don't go to that country.

[molka]

You’re a guest, respect the country’s laws.

[infihaju]

Lack of common sense on his part. Should have dressed appropriately considering where he was. Why is he so surprised - Quite hilarious, what a joker.

[Wilson-lebt]

What do you expect? HUGS lool. You gone there to PROVOKE and PURPOSELY to disrespect their laws. You knew that's against their law.
This guy is well spoken and well educated and as a normal person, before travelling to any country you would do your research on the laws of every country what you can and can't do.
These people don't respect other people country or law he should get arrested.

[infrared]

Please go to Israel with a Palestinian shirt on.

[ahmedstfu]

He knew it would happen and thats why he did it he’s nothing but a clown and he never deserved a entry period.

[beckydamamaswan]

“If your in Rome be a Roman.” As easy as that.

[fezdepparl]

It’s called diversity of culture. You’re supposed to respect it since it’s not your country.

[Anitahaman]

Dont go there if you DISRESPECTFUL to their CULTURE !!

[chinoz]

I guess he got the reaction he wanted and made the news. Good for him

[hdhh]

You can not force your. Lowly values on other people.

[KennedidNewsNow]

No one is above the law… respect the laws and cultures of where u visit ✊

[abeyjacob]

you can't expect western liberalism anywhere else.

[JThom-yhef]

Greg Wahl my friend, by you wearing that shirt, you basically said to yourself “ I don’t want to live anymore.”

[ابوحسينالدشتكي-سغ]

When I was in amireca I didn't try to stop anyone to stop wearing that shirt I was forced to walk through lgbtq celebrations most of the days but I kept my mouth shut as you should do when you come to my country

[davidbosnia]

American you should be lucky to visit after atrocities your government has committed all over the middle east