May 22, 2023
Last weekend, three footballers in France refused to participate in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2's anti-homophobia campaigns, prompting support and criticism from different quarters in almost equal measure.
It comes just a year after then PSG and now Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye was alleged to have done likewise.
In this video, HITC Sevens takes a look at how the culture wars have invaded French football, the hint of hypocrisy among those involved, and the broader issue of homophobia and LGBT allyship within the sport.
By HITC Sevens
