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FC Nantes' Mostafa Mohamed Declines Anti-Homophobia Match for Third Year

The Egyptian forward cited religious convictions in his decision not to participate, while activists and players renewed calls for stronger action against homophobia in football.

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Overview

  • Mostafa Mohamed refused to play in Nantes' final Ligue 1 match, citing deeply rooted religious values, as he has in previous years during anti-homophobia campaigns.
  • FC Nantes imposed a financial penalty on Mohamed, with the fine to be donated to an anti-homophobia association, continuing their practice from past seasons.
  • The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) replaced rainbow shirt numbers with dual badges in 2024–25 to promote inclusivity while addressing player objections.
  • Activist group Rouge Direct criticized Mohamed's actions and accused the LFP of fostering a culture of impunity by failing to enforce meaningful consequences.
  • France defender Jonathan Clauss condemned homophobia in football and stressed the need for early education to challenge entrenched biases among players.