“I am gay, like many other colleagues”: FIFA director came out right during a press conference for the 2022 World Cup

Brian Swanson, confidant of the FIFA president and FIFA director of media relations, took a bold step.

The Scot came out at the end of the press conference dedicated to the start of the 2022 World Cup. The harsh treatment of the LGBT community was one of the main concerns before the forum in Qatar.

“I spent some time next to Gianni Infantino and always felt supported and helped. I am gay, like many other colleagues in FIFA, but I have always felt supported. I am sitting here in a privileged position on the world stage. Yes, like being gay here in Qatar. Just because Gianni Infantino is not gay doesn't mean he doesn't care. He takes care of us, ”Marca quotes Swanson.