“Not Seeing the Next Day” – Fan With a Rainbow Flag Invades the Pitch During Portugal vs Uruguay in Qatar FIFA World Cup Sending Soccer World Into a Frenzy

Portugal and Uruguay faced each other in their 2nd game of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for Portugal. Uruguay looked the better side in the first half. However, they failed to convert their chances. Bruno capitalized on Uruguay’s lapse and helped Portugal take the lead. However, a massive controversy happened during the game as a fan ran into the pitch with a rainbow flag.

A fan invaded the pitch during Portugal vs Uruguay 2nd half with a rainbow, flag. However, he was removed from the pitch after being caught by the security team.

It was a high-profile game between Portugal and Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup. Bruno Fernandes’s brace was enough to send Portugal into the knockouts. However, a fan stole the spotlight as he waved the flag on the field in the 2nd half of the game.

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Even when the security team removed the fan and the flag from the pitch, the visual went viral on social media. This led to several fans’ reactions on Twitter.

Soccer world reacts to a fan running with a rainbow flag at FIFA WC in Qatar

The picture of the fan waving the rainbow flag in Qatar has shocked many fans around the world. It is now a big headline, as the Qatar government had previously said, that rainbow flags will not be allowed inside the stadiums. The visual went viral on Twitter, sparking reactions from fans.

Following are some of the reactions to the incident:

Many fans have feared for the life of the pitch invader. However, not much information is available on the fan. It was earlier revealed that rainbow colors will not be allowed inside the stadium. However, according to a recent report, FIFA has allowed rainbow flags inside the stadium.

FA Wales’ statement read: “In response to the FAW, FIFA has confirmed that fans with Rainbow Wall bucket hats and rainbow flags will be allowed entry to the stadium for @Cymru’s match against Iran on Friday. All World Cup venues have been contacted and instructed to follow the agreed rules & regulations.”

There were several incidents at different venues in Qatar related to fans being denied entry due to rainbow colors. Qatar is already facing massive backlash over its strict rules on alcohol and dress during the world cup.

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