Last year a report from the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) said sources indicated the death penalty could potentially be used as punishment for consensual homosexual sex in Qatar. Since being selected as host in 2010, Qatar has faced searing criticism for its treatment of LGBT people, as well as its record on women's rights and labour issues.
At the end of the day the World Cup is in Qatar and one of the greatest achievements as a professional footballer is to play for your country, and to know that this is in a country that doesn't support gay people and puts us at risk of our own life, that does scare me and makes me re-evaluate - is my life more important than doing something really good in my career?" "I read something along the lines of that give the death penalty for gay people in Qatar, so it's something I'm very scared and wouldn't really want to go to Qatar for that," he told the Guardian's Today in Focus podcast. His announcement last month won plaudits from around the world, including from legendary Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic and US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.īut the midfielder - who has played for Australia at the under-20 level but has yet to be called up for the senior side - indicated he was not sure what he would do if he were selected to play at the 2022 World Cup. Feast - held in November, this is the biggest LGBT event in this South Australian city.The 21-year-old, who plays for Adelaide United in Australia's A-League, is the only known gay footballer playing in a top-flight men's league.
Gay and lesbian newspaper, published on a fortnightly basis, full of LGBT informationĪddress: 120 Gouger Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia Useful addresses and contact information:Īddress: 17 Fullarton Road, Kent Town, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5067, Australia Vincent, Maslin can be reached by following the M2 (Southern Expressway) for the majority of the route. For a desirable all-over body tan, head to Maslin's Beach, roughly 40 km / 25 miles to the south of the city. The inviting beach suburb of Semaphore, in the Port Adelaide region, is a popular LGBT area with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of things to see and do. There are several LGBT venues and gay friendly bars to be found in Adelaide, where typically drag shows and karaoke tend to form the bulk of the entertainment on offer.
It is worth noting that South Australia was actually the first state in the whole country to legalise gay sex, which indicates the forward-thinking non-discriminatory attitude of this state. Australia has become a very unbiased country and Adelaide is a great place for gay and lesbian visitors to spend some time.