World Cup pitch invader Mario Ferri has confirmed he is safe and has given the reasons behind his protest.
Ferri invaded the pitch during Portugal’s World Cup match against Uruguay and appeared to throw a multicolored flag onto the pitch before being detained by security.
Ferri has now confirmed on his Instagram that he is safe and has given an explanation for his protest.
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“Thank you for all the messages of love that come to me from the world, Iran and Ukraine. Breaking the rules, if you do it for a good cause, is never a crime. I’ll call it “the last dance,” my last run on a ball field. He wanted to send important messages to me.
A message to Iran where I have friends who are suffering, where women are not respected. The world must change. We can do it together with strong gestures that come from the heart, with courage.
FIFA banned rainbow captain’s armbands and human rights flags in the stands, they blocked everyone but me. As a Robinhood 2.0, I carried the message of the people. We want a free world that respects all races and all ideas,” Ferri said.
