"Lyon's Nemanja Matic and Le Havre's Ahmed Hassan have received two-game bans for hiding anti-homophobia badges on their shirts, with additional penalties suspended."
"The French top-flight stated that Matic covered the badge with tape during Lyon's season finale, while Hassan did the same in a match against Strasbourg."
"The committee has urged both players to partake in a campaign against homophobia in football, reflecting on the uneven participation of players in initiatives."
"Ligue 1 aims to raise awareness against homophobia but has faced challenges, with some players refraining from wearing rainbows due to personal beliefs."
Nemanja Matic and Ahmed Hassan have been suspended for two games for obscuring the Ligue 1 anti-homophobia badge on their shirts. This incident occurred during Lyon's and Le Havre's final matches of the season. Ligue 1 had previously planned to promote inclusivity through a campaign involving rainbow symbols. Despite efforts, participation remains inconsistent, as some players cite personal or religious objections. Both players are also requested to engage in anti-homophobia awareness campaigns as part of their penalties, underscoring the league’s ongoing challenge in promoting inclusivity.
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