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BeltfedOne t1_iy5ylgt wrote

To be summarily beheaded tomorrow?

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Egmonks t1_iy5zruh wrote

That man is going to die. That’s a brave brave soul there.

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Any-Environment-17 t1_iy613ua wrote

Look at his shirt too. Man wanted to get all his activism out there in one go. Very efficient protesting.

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ursus_americanus_ t1_iy624pk wrote

I don’t believe that’s a pride flag. From what I’ve seen elsewhere its a peace flag.

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Sidthelid66 t1_iy627ux wrote

Does the shirt mean he's superman or that superman is supposed to save Ukraine. I don't get why superman always has to do everything hard, let the guy rest every now and then.

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jorsiem t1_iy62p87 wrote

It didn't bring the game to a standstill, in my opinion that implies that the game stopped for a long time. It paused for about 30 seconds until he got tackled and removed. Most people didn't even realize what was happening as they cut away from him as they usually do because this is a common occurrence.

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Nerdlinger t1_iy63qdk wrote

> brings World Cup game to a standstill

For about 90 seconds. I've seen longer delays with teams setting up free kicks.

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Miffers t1_iy67w25 wrote

Best way to setback a cause.

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Jerrymoviefan3 t1_iy69it1 wrote

He is far better that the pussy teams and players during the tournament.

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Mirieste t1_iy6cpu0 wrote

Replying to jorsiem (#749,086)

Yeah, but this post, like many others, is meant for the average redditor who knows nothing about football, so they can imagine this is the worst World Cup ever while instead things are pretty much in the norm.

I've even seen people trying to argue that Qatar's elimination in the group stage somehow proves they shouldn't have gotten the right to host the tournament... so they mean like South Africa in 2010, huh?

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Water-Donkey t1_iy6kq8b wrote

Replying to ursus_americanus_ (#748,951)

Yes, it's the Italian peace flag, or pace flag. It differs from the gay pride flag in several ways. First, it says "PACE" on it, "peace" in Italian, pronounced pah-chay. Second, it has an extra shade of blue the pride flag lacks. Third, the colors are inverted compared to the pride flag with the red at the bottom as opposed to the top. Fourth, and possibly not quite finally, the PACE flag was first produced in 1961, whereas the pride flag was first produced in 1978.

Lots of differences, but will a group of people who think women and members of the LGBTQ communities are second class citizens worthy only of breath if they shut up and/or stay in the closet their entire lives even care? Doubtful.

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UnmeiX t1_iy6v0nk wrote

Replying to Bodisia (#751,221)

To be fair, the statements made by his shirt aren't as likely to get him jailed/executed as the statement made by the flag. I personally think it was the right choice of focus.

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pangolin-fucker t1_iy78r0z wrote

Wonder what happens in Qatar after rain fall and a rainbow naturally appears?

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Jimmyb3121 t1_iy7xlxe wrote

Replying to roj2323 (#756,283)

HAHAHAHAHA

You know what the American government says to people going to middle eastern countries like Qatar? “If you get in trouble there, you’re on your own.” There is NOTHING that would stop Qatar from doing wtf they want with this dude.

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iggygrey t1_iy7y49f wrote

And they can't use their hands to catch him until he leaves the pitch. Thanks football gods.

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Rune_nic t1_iy7yt4e wrote

Good fuck the regieme in Qatar.

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Nerdlinger t1_iy8fe7h wrote

Replying to dietmayhem (#765,058)

It's not missing the point at all. There is no sports organization that would allow someone to run freely on the field like that, yet that commenter (and you) are trying to paint this like it's a FIFA doing something wrong.

It's just flat out disingenuous. There's more than enough to criticize FIFA for, this isn't one of them.

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Emoviolins t1_iy8gy06 wrote

Replying to dietmayhem (#765,058)

Absolutely not missing the point, doesn't matter what flag he has or shirt he's wearing, running out on the field in a sport will usually get you arrested or banned, how many times do you see people get tackled by security and hauled off by the police in MLB and NFL games for doing the same thing

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JohnHwagi t1_iy8m6n5 wrote

Replying to Jimmyb3121 (#761,280)

The state department says that so people do less stupid shit. They generally still work to help Americans that are arrested for stuff that’s not a major crime in the US. This dude will probably just be held for a day or two and then deported by Qatar if he is American; the US has more military in Qatar than Qatar, and is most of the reason Qatar is still around.

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Mr_Bubblemer t1_iy9xob4 wrote

No game was brought to a standstill because of this, they got him out of the field real fast.

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Drake_Acheron t1_iye13dw wrote

Replying to Jimmyb3121 (#761,280)

What? This is the most ignorant comment ever. The DoD has recommended guidelines for every country you can travel to. They don’t sugarcoat the danger but they absolutely will make an effort to protect US citizens don’t be fkn dumb bro.

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Drake_Acheron t1_iye1g1v wrote

It’s not a fkn pride flag. Omfg it’s a peace flag. OP or news org are either ignorant or lazy, probably both.

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