« La lutte contre les discriminations n’est pas une case à cocher » : des associations LGBT+ consternées après l’abandon du maillot arc-en-ciel

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Des associations de défense des droits LGBT+ ont exprimé leur profonde consternation suite à la décision de la Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) d’abandonner le port du maillot arc-en-ciel lors de sa journée annuelle de lutte contre l’homophobie en Ligue 1. Cette initiative, qui mettait en lumière l’engagement contre les discriminations, est perçue comme un recul symbolique. Pour les représentants de ces associations, de telles actions doivent être bien plus qu’une simple formalité, insistant sur le fait que “la lutte contre les discriminations n’est pas une case à cocher”, mais un combat continu nécessitant un engagement fort et visible.


“The fight against discrimination is not a box to tick”: LGBT+ associations dismayed after the abandonment of the rainbow jersey

LGBT+ rights organizations have expressed their profound dismay following the decision by the French Professional Football League (LFP) to discontinue the wearing of the rainbow jersey during its annual anti-homophobia day in Ligue 1. This initiative, which aimed to highlight the commitment against discrimination, is widely seen as a symbolic step backward. For representatives of these associations, such actions must be much more than a mere formality, emphasizing that “the fight against discrimination is not a box to tick,” but an ongoing battle requiring strong and visible commitment.

Callum Whitby
Callum Whitby

Callum Whitby, 43, sports writer from Liverpool. With over two decades covering European football, he's established himself as an authority on Champions League and international competitions. His trademark long-form articles explore the cultural and historical contexts behind football rivalries. Hosts a weekly podcast featuring conversations with former players and managers from across the continent.

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