Châteauroux Football Coach Apologizes for Sexist Locker Room Speech
Cris, the team's Brazilian coach, issued a public apology after a controversial video of his pre-match talk surfaced online, drawing widespread criticism.
- Cris, head coach of Châteauroux, used sexually explicit and sexist language to motivate players before a match against Quevilly, likening their approach to pursuing women in nightclubs.
- The speech, recorded and shared on the club's TikTok account, included vulgar gestures and comments, which quickly went viral and sparked backlash online.
- Cris issued a public apology through Instagram, acknowledging his comments as inappropriate and pledging to use more respectful and appropriate language in the future.
- The club also released a statement expressing regret over both the remarks and the decision to post the video, emphasizing that the comments do not align with its values.
- While the incident has drawn criticism, the club has expressed continued support for Cris, citing his prior professional conduct and commitment to the team.
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