Rainbow hat confiscated before start of Wales' World Cup opener, says former captain
Ex-Wales footballer Laura McAllister says Qatari security asked her to remove a "rainbow wall" bucket cap
An ex-Wales footballer has described being asked to remove her "rainbow wall" bucket hat as she entered a World Cup stadium in Qatar.Laura McAllister, a gay woman and past FIFA Council candidate, said she was told to remove her hat before the start of Wales' opener against the USA.
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