England Lionesses legend Beth Mead says it is 'disappointing' the upcoming men's World Cup is being held in Qatar, where homosexuality can be punishable by death.
Mead, who is in a relationship with her Arsenal team-mate Vivianne Miedema, said Qatar's values are the 'complete opposite' to hers and she cannot support the tournament in any way.
Last month, a report by Human Rights Watch said security forces in Qatar had been arbitrarily arresting LGBT people and subjecting them to physical abuse in detention.
Six LGBT Qataris interviewed said they were forced to sign pledged saying they would 'cease immoral activity.