FIFA communication director comes out of the closet in Qatar

Bryan Swanson, FIFA's director of communication, closed the opening press conference of the organization's president, Gianni Infantino, with a closed defense and thanks to the Swiss leader, as well as acknowledging that he was gay.

Thomas Osborne
Thomas Osborne
19 November 2022 Saturday 14:31
16 Reads
FIFA communication director comes out of the closet in Qatar

Bryan Swanson, FIFA's director of communication, closed the opening press conference of the organization's president, Gianni Infantino, with a closed defense and thanks to the Swiss leader, as well as acknowledging that he was gay.

After Infantino's extensive appearance, in which he forcefully supported Qatar's evolution on issues such as human rights, workers' rights, sexual condition, among other aspects, Swanson said: "I have spent some time working alongside Infantino. I am gay. as are many others in FIFA and I have always felt supported".

"We care about everyone at FIFA. I have several gay colleagues. I am fully aware of the debate and I fully respect people's views. When he says we are inclusive, he means it. We are here to work and there have been no problems." , he pointed.