Posted on 9th February 2012
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
Spectacular backheel goals seem to be sweeping the world. Last week Bolivia’s Erlan Mealla was at it with an absurd scorpion kick and now it’s the turn of Genoa’s Rodrigo Palacio. The Argentine was facing Lazio when he pulled this off. Did he mean it? Maybe. Have we watched it repeatedly and still not worked out exactly how he does it? Definitely.
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As preparations for the World Cup continue, the latest in our series of blogs ahead of the tournament looks at the issues faced by LGBT+ fans who are thinking of heading out to the World Cup in Russia. We have pulled together the following advice and information in partnership with various LGBT+ supporter groups and Stonewall, to ensure fans are aware of the issues they may face at the tournament this summer.
The FSF appeared before the Foreign Affairs Select Committee in Parliament this this week to discuss this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
The England Fans’ Guide to Russia 2018 in association with the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) gives you the lowdown on everything the travelling fan will need to get through this summer’s tournament. The 152-page guidebook is a vital part of every England fan’s planning and it’s available for a small P&P fee in hard copy (UK only) or free to download.
For fans travelling to this summer’s world cup hoping to take their flags into the stadium, the process may not be as straight-forward as you had wished. The local organising committee have published guidance on flags and banners, which are more stringent than at any previous tournament.
