LGBT football fans fight for safe space in Brazil stadiums
LGBT football fans fight for safe space in Brazil stadiums

Wearing a rainbow-striped football shirt, Ona Ruda walks confidently through the Arena Fonte Nova football stadium, home to his beloved Bahia team.

The club in northeastern Salvador is a rare safe space for gay fans who often steer clear of football stadiums for fear of coming under attack.

The group of supporters counts only 15 members, a far cry from other massive Brazilian fan groups.

However, the fact that they can go to the stadium waving rainbow flags and wearing rainbow T-shirts, is no small matter.