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The protester who ran onto the field during a World Cup match carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt with messages in support of Ukraine and Iranian women was banned Tuesday from attending any more matches during the tournament in Qatar.
The World Cup organising committee said in a statement that the individual involved was released shortly after being removed from the pitch and that his embassy had been informed.
As a consequence of his actions, and as is standard practice, his (entry permit) has been cancelled and he has been banned from attending future matches at this tournament,” the statement said.
The protester identified himself on social media as Mario Ferri, an Italian who has carried out similar stunts at soccer matches before.
Ferri ran onto the field in the second half of Monday’s match between Portugal and Uruguay carrying the rainbow flag.
