While same-sex marriage is legal in Brazil, it is still a dangerous country for members of the LGBTQ community, with hundreds of killings each year.
The 41-year-old Igor Benevenuto, a FIFA-ranked referee, hopes his announcement that he is gay will inspire others in soccerA FIFA-ranked referee in Brazil says he hopes his announcement that he is gay will inspire others in soccer.
The 41-year-old Igor Benevenuto is one of the country's main video assistant referees, and he also takes charge of some matches in Brazil's top two divisions.“Soccer was for men and since an early age I knew I was gay. There was not a more perfect place to hide my sexuality," Benevenuto told TV Globo in a show broadcast on Sunday."Playing wasn't an option, so I took the only road I had.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Longtime Investment Analyst Names Major Problem for BitcoinBitcoiners actually hope for more money printing despite criticizing it, biancoresearch says
Read more »
South Africa police say 15 killed in bar shooting in SowetoBREAKING OVERNIGHT: South Africa police say a shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition.
Read more »
South Africa police say 15 killed in bar shooting in SowetoA mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township left 15 dead. Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus taxi and opened fire.
Read more »
South Africa police say 15 killed in bar shooting in Soweto“The primary investigation suggests that these people were enjoying themselves here, in a licensed tavern operating within the right hours.'
Read more »
ATV rider arrests in D.C. are down. The irritation with them is not.Police say they are vexed by the riders — who some view as a public nuisance, and others see as a part of the city’s culture.
Read more »