Russian politicians accuse FIFA 17′ of violating gay propaganda law
To some Russian politicians, “FIFA 17? isn’t just video game about soccer — it might also be a tool of “gay propaganda” that violates a controversial 2013 Russian law that banned the promotion of “nontraditional sexual relations” to children.
“It is crucial to verify that ‘FIFA 17? is compliant (with the law) for the game’s stated age group,” Russian MP Valery Rashkin told Russian news service Izvestia on Monday about the game that’s rated suitable for all ages.
At the center of the controversy is the video game’s recent support of the “Rainbow Laces” campaign, a Stonewall initiative that seeks to make soccer inclusive to people of all backgrounds. For a limited time, “FIFA 17? allowed players to download a rainbow-hued kit to support the campaign, which also simultaneously found real-life support in the English Premier League.
During its matches on the weekend of Nov. 25, the Premier League promoted “Rainbow Laces” by displaying the initiative’s rainbow-colored logo prominently on advertising boards and on its social media accounts. “FIFA 17,” which most recently offered a temporary download to players who wanted to honor the Chapecoense soccer players who died in plane crash, ended its “Rainbow Laces” download on Nov. 28, roughly the same time the Premier League’s promotion ended.
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This is one of the reasons the right likes Putin. He's just as homophobic as they are.
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