Mario Ferri wore a t-shirt with 'Save Ukraine' on the front and 'Respect Iranian Women' on the back, brandishing a rainbow flag.
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Ferri was looking to shed light on a World Cup dominated by wider issues, including Qatar’s treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and anti-government demonstrations in Iran.said after the game that he was in full support of Ferri and the causes he was fighting for.“Of course, we are all with them and the message on his shirt as well. We hope nothing happens to the boy because we understand his message and I think all the world understood it as well.
He has invaded the pitch on several occasions to highlight social issues and has recently been working in Ukraine to get refugees to safety in Poland.
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