Barcelona warns LGBTQ fans of possible ‘severe penalties’ while traveling in Saudi Arabia

Barcelona has warned fans to be “prudent and discrete” when traveling to Saudi Arabia for the team’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Osasuna on Thursday, urging spectators to “strictly respect the country’s customs and ways.” The advice, released on the Barça website Monday, also warned that people could face “severe penalties” for openly supporting the LGBTQ community. Same-sex sexual activity is...