LGBT grief for Mustafa Muhammed
Mustafa Muhammed, whom Galatasaray sent on loan to Nantes of the French 1st Football League (Ligue 1) earlier in the season, was fined for refusing to wear the shirt with the LGBT symbol in the league match played yesterday against Toulouse .
In the statement made by the club, it was indicated that on matchday 35 of the League, before the 0-0 draw with Toulouse away, the Egyptian player refused to wear the shirt for personal reasons and was removed from the squad.
By emphasizing that the attitude of the 25-year-old player was not professional during Nantes’s fight to stay in the league, it was indicated that after the board meeting held today, it was decided to fine the footballer and the amount to be collected would be donated. to the France-based LGBT support organization “SOS Homophobia”, which deals with homophobia.
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On the other hand, it was pointed out that the threatening messages sent to Mohammed and his family before and after the match were also strongly condemned.
Commenting on the issue on the social networking site’s Twitter account, Muhammed said: “I didn’t go to the Toulouse-Nantes match. I don’t want to discuss this topic, but I have to express my own opinion. I respect all differences. I respect all religions. This respect includes others, but it also includes respect for my personal beliefs. I was unable to participate in this campaign due to the importance of my background, culture and beliefs. I hope my decision is respected.”
Mustafa Muhammed, who has made 48 appearances in all lanes this season in Nantes, has scored 11 goals and 5 assists. (AA)