An England LGBT supporter attending the World Cup is fearful of displaying her ‘3 Lions Pride’ rainbow banner in case she attracts unwanted attention from Russian police.
MPs warned prior to the tournament that LGBT+ supporters face additional risks in Russia because of the country’s attitudes to homosexuality.
Di Cunningham is chair of Pride in Football (PiF), the UK alliance for groups of fans across all leagues who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
A Norwich supporter, she has travelled to Russia to support England but admits she is concerned about safety.