No, French football has not given up fighting against homophobia. But he intends to develop his communication. According to RMC Sport, there should be no Ligue 1 or Ligue 2 matches played with the rainbow jersey this season.
This “Homo or straight, we all wear the same jersey” campaign brings with it its share of controversies every year. In 2022, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Idrissa Gueye refused to wear the tunic, like several Toulouse players, among others, last spring.
The Professional Football League (LFP) and partner associations are considering other initiatives to avoid this type of reaction, while continuing their awareness-raising work.
Towards a jersey against all discrimination
According to RMC Sport, a jersey intended to fight against all discrimination could appear. There would actually be two, the first worn in April to combat racism, and another just before the end of the season, against homophobia. The tunics would only have minimal differences between them. And they would therefore not present the rainbow colors, which visibly offend the beliefs of certain players.