Football fan Elt kicking off over Qatar World Cup
Daily Mirror|December 08, 2021
Star backs protest on human and LGBT rights
TOM BRYANT
Football fan Elt kicking off over Qatar World Cup

SIR Elton John is backing a high-profile protest over the World Cup being held in Qatar next year.

Activist Peter Tatchell says the Middle Eastern country's record on human rights and LGBT issues should preclude it as host of football's top competition.

And he has revealed that football fan Sir Elton, 74, and husband David Furnish, 59, are supporting his fight.

Peter, 69, said: “Elton and David have been fantastic. We are hoping to work together over the Qatar World Cup.

“Elton is supporting my mission. I know he is concerned about the World Cup being held in Qatar.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 08, 2021 من Daily Mirror.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 08, 2021 من Daily Mirror.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من DAILY MIRROR مشاهدة الكل
WILL'S KOHLI SPIRIT
Daily Mirror UK

WILL'S KOHLI SPIRIT

Jacks has been learning from legend Virat as he bids to secure 'dream' World Cup spot

time-read
2 mins  |
May 28, 2024
IT'S A CRUEL SUMMER
Daily Mirror UK

IT'S A CRUEL SUMMER

Leeds are facing big battle to keep Dutch star Crysencio after play-off loss condemns Farke and Co to another season in Championship

time-read
2 mins  |
May 28, 2024
FAMED ACADEMY
Daily Mirror UK

FAMED ACADEMY

They may have endured a poor season in the Premier League but United's goal-scorers in Saturday's Cup Final proved the club is still top of the table when it comes to producing talent

time-read
2 mins  |
May 28, 2024
Threemendous
Daily Mirror UK

Threemendous

Triple crown for Imogen as she smashes peaks record

time-read
1 min  |
May 28, 2024
I was an ordinary citizen, in a parallel nightmare world
Daily Mirror UK

I was an ordinary citizen, in a parallel nightmare world

Innocent man tells of 17 years behind bars

time-read
4 mins  |
May 28, 2024
Back in 2018 there was stuff like 'gold digger' 'slut.. this time it's 'I'm coming to your house to slit your throat...
Daily Mirror UK

Back in 2018 there was stuff like 'gold digger' 'slut.. this time it's 'I'm coming to your house to slit your throat...

STORMY DANIELS ON TRUMP FANS' ABUSE

time-read
3 mins  |
May 28, 2024
I have forgiven my son's racist killers...but not the police
Daily Mirror UK

I have forgiven my son's racist killers...but not the police

Neville Lawrence slams Met failings on Stephen

time-read
2 mins  |
May 28, 2024
The strength I learnt from my brain tumour will help me do super well in BGT
Daily Mirror UK

The strength I learnt from my brain tumour will help me do super well in BGT

Eight acts will battle it out for the place in the Britain's Got Talent final tonight with just two going through for a chance to win £250k and perform for the Royal Family.

time-read
3 mins  |
May 28, 2024
'A SCAR ON THE FACE OF HUMANITY'
Daily Mirror UK

'A SCAR ON THE FACE OF HUMANITY'

Israeli bombing kills 45 in Rafah refugee camp

time-read
1 min  |
May 28, 2024
Enders star's double-killer ex appeals parole block
Daily Mirror UK

Enders star's double-killer ex appeals parole block

He claims 'bias over denial of guilt'

time-read
1 min  |
May 28, 2024