French Footballer Aïrine Fontaine Faces Backlash Over Comments on Homosexuality
The 20-year-old issued an apology after describing homosexuality as a sin in a now-deleted interview, prompting condemnation from the French Football Federation.
- Aïrine Fontaine, a player for FC Fleury 91 and the French U23 women's football team, referred to homosexuality as a sin during an interview with the Christian outlet Holy Production.
- The remarks, rooted in her interpretation of biblical teachings, sparked widespread criticism and led to the removal of the interview from the outlet's platforms.
- Fontaine later expressed regret on social media, stating she had not fully considered her words and emphasizing her respect for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation.
- The French Football Federation condemned Fontaine's comments as contrary to their values of respect and inclusion, indicating potential disciplinary action may be reviewed by its ethics commission.
- FC Fleury 91, while acknowledging the controversy, stated it would not impose sanctions on Fontaine, deferring to the Federation's judgment on the matter.
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