Rainbow armband in the Premier League: professional admonished for Jesus message
The Premier League wants to set an example with a campaign against homophobia. Because a player wrote on the rainbow captain’s armband, there was an official reprimand. Ultimately, however, the bandage was no longer allowed to be worn. Professional footballer Marc Guehi from Premier League club Crystal Palace has been asked by the English Association […]
Interview statement costs NBA star LaMelo Ball a $100,000 fine
The NBA has fined basketball professional LaMelo Ball a maximum fine of $100,000 because of his choice of words in an interview. The league was reacting to statements made by the 23-year-old Charlotte Hornets player following the 115:114 win against the Milwaukee Bucks the day before. Ball used an “insulting and derogatory” expressionwas the justification. […]
the government seizes the League – Libération
The “Rouge direct” collective called out the government on Sunday after Saint-Etienne supporters launched homophobic chants the day before. If the Minister of Sports asked for the matches to be stopped in the event of a problem, Bruno Retailleau felt that this was “not the right solution”. There are declarations and then there is practice. […]
the Auteuil stand at the Parc des Princes partially closed for a match – Libération
Following the homophobic refrains heard during the match against Strasbourg on October 19, the LFP disciplinary committee decided to close part of the stand occupied by the Collectif ultras Paris. While waiting for innovations, a return to good old methods. The disciplinary committee of the Professional Football League (LFP) decided to sanction PSG for the […]
a stand at the Parc des Princes partially closed after homophobic chants
The LFP announced this Wednesday the partial closure of the Auteuil stand for a match after homophobic chants sung by the Ultra Paris Collective during the match against Strasbourg. The Auteuil stand at the Parc des Princes will be partially closed for a match to sanction homophobic chants sung by Parisian supporters against Olympique de […]
a new complaint filed against DAZN and the LFP for homophobic insults – Libération
The Rouge direct and Stop Homophobia collectives announced this Monday, October 28, that they were filing a complaint against the professional football league and the Ligue 1 broadcaster after homophobic chants heard this weekend during Marseille-Paris and Angers-Saint-Etienne. Again. A new complaint has been filed against the streaming platform and broadcaster of Ligue 1, DAZN, […]
what is nominative ticketing, which will come into force in stadiums from 2025? – Liberation
The authorities decided on Thursday October 24 to set up <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/10/lost-matches-nominative-ticket-offices-towards-zero-tolerance-for-homophobic-chants-in-stadiums/" title="Lost matches, nominative ticket offices… Towards zero tolerance for homophobic chants in stadiums”>nominative ticketing from 2025 in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 venues. “Libération” takes stock of this new measure intended to combat violence and homophobic remarks in stadiums. Faced with the persistence […]
Lost matches, nominative ticket offices… Towards zero tolerance for homophobic chants in stadiums
Faced with the persistence of homophobic chants and violence in stadiums, the French authorities have decided to strengthen security measures for the football clubs most affected, namely PSG, OL and OM. During a meeting at the Ministry of the Interior in the presence of French football authorities, Sports Minister Gil Avérous reiterated the need to […]
lots of posturing, few results – Libération
The Minister of the Interior receives football leaders this Thursday in the presence of the Minister of Sports Gil Avérous and the Secretary of State responsible for the fight against discrimination Othman Nasrou. A new line in the history of ineffectiveness in the face of a scourge that the authorities do not seem to want […]
Kevin Behrens: “Shut up” – Wolfsburg’s fans are settling scores with their scandal professional
Because it was so fitting with the same last name and the resentment is huge, it was a great way to let off steam. In any case, fans of VfL Wolfsburg did not miss the opportunity and vented their anger with a banner about homophobic statements by Wolfsburg offensive player Kevin Behrens and at the […]