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Argentine Sports Channel Makes Fun of Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban Ahead of World Cup
The country’s anti-LGBT climate have prevented soccer fans from visiting the country this summer, according to SB Nation. Russian authorities are allowing people to bring rainbow flags during the tournament, adding that LGBT people won’t be targeted. However, advocacy groups are warning LGBT soccer fans about displaying love gestures such as holding hands, the website added. … [Read more...] about Argentine Sports Channel Makes Fun of Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Ban Ahead of World Cup
Russians Hope Growing Mustaches Will Help World Cup Chances
Russia will start the tournament on June 14 with a match against Saudi Arabia. In May, the Russian team was ranked a few spots ahead of the Saudi team. However, the most recent stats released by FIFA show the Russians have slipped four spots, to 70th place, according to BBC Sport. It is the team’s lowest-ever ranking. … [Read more...] about Russians Hope Growing Mustaches Will Help World Cup Chances
Russia May Hack Any World Cup Travelers’ Electronics, Top U.S. Spy Says
The warnings come as intelligence agencies, law enforcement and congressional officials continue their investigation into Russian hacking surrounding the 2016 election of President Donald Trump. Evidence has also been put forward that Russian hackers worked to influence the summer 2016 Brexit decision, in which U.K. citizens narrowly voted in favor of leaving the European Union. … [Read more...] about Russia May Hack Any World Cup Travelers’ Electronics, Top U.S. Spy Says
Russian Women Told To Refuse Sex To Foreigners During World Cup
While Russia is pulling out all the stops to appear hospitable, including giving smiling lessons to transport staff, a top parliamentary official has asked local women to draw a line and avoid “intimate relations” with foreign men. The danger, according to parliament’s families committee chairwoman Tamara Pletnyova, is that “the inappropriate behavior of Russian women” will lead to single-parent families, and “nothing good will come out of it.” … [Read more...] about Russian Women Told To Refuse Sex To Foreigners During World Cup
