Mostafa MohamedEgyptian International of NantesHe stated that he would not participate in his club’s last game on Ligue 1 on Saturday, claiming his personal beliefs for his decision not to participate in an initiative against homophobia throughout the league.
French clubs are preparing to celebrate the annual campaign that causes players to bring bracelets with rainbow colors to weekend matches.
Mohamed27, He said he respected the decisions of others, but participation was contrary to his personal beliefs.
“I’m not comfortable speaking publicly, but now I feel the need to clarify my decision, without the desire to provoke the debate,” he said Mohamed In a statement on social networks.
“Everyone is a bearer of their own history, culture and sensitivity. Living together also means that diversity can be expressed differently according to the person’s class,” he said.
“I believe in respect for one another: the respect we owe to others, but also the respect that we owe ourselves and our beliefs. For me, there are very important values associated with my development and my belief that makes it difficult for me to participate in this initiative,” he added.
“This choice is personal. It is not a denial or a discretion. It is just a matter of devotion to what defines me. I just hope that this decision is understood,” he said.
Mohamed He also resigned to participate in the final campaign for similar reasons.
She is Nantes He has yet to publicly comment on his absence at Saturday’s party, but French media reports that the club will impose a fine.
The campaign of LIGUE 1 Against homophobia, which in its fifth year, aims to promote integration and awareness of LGBTQ+ rights in football.
Source: La Verdad
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