Several Toulouse players were withdrawn from the squad for Sunday's (May 14) Ligue 1 game against Nantes after they refused to have their names associated with a league-wide gesture of support against homophobia, the club said. 'Some players from the professional squad have expressed their disagreement with the association of their image with the rainbow colours representing the LGBT movement,'...
Several Toulouse players were withdrawn from the squad for Sunday's Ligue 1 game against Nantes after they refused to have their names associated with a league-wide gesture of support against homophobia, the club said.
"While respecting the individual choices of its players, and after numerous exchanges, Toulouse Football Club has chosen to leave the said players out of the match." "Respect is a value that I hold in great esteem. It extends to others, but it also encompasses respect for my own personal beliefs.Stade Brestois coach Eric Roy said the campaign should not have been held as the season wraps up, arguing that some players not taking part in it could play a decisive role as their clubs fight to avoid relegation.
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