Overview

• FC Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed refused to participate in Ligue 1's anti-homophobia matchday for the third consecutive year, citing personal convictions.
• Mohamed has been fined by his club and publicly condemned by Sports Minister Marie Barsacq and FFF President Philippe Diallo, who called his actions a professional and moral fault.
• Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic and Le Havre forward Ahmed Hassan concealed the anti-homophobia badge on their jerseys using tape during their respective matches.
• Disciplinary proceedings may follow for Matic and Hassan, with historical precedent set by Mohamed Camara’s four-match suspension in 2024 for a similar action.
• The LFP initiative, which replaced rainbow shirt numbers with dual anti-homophobia badges, continues to face enforcement challenges despite widespread player participation.