"A false reaction to their discomfort" : Former PSG star caught in controversy after remarks deemed transphobic

It only took a few tweets to start the discussion. On July 7, former PSG defender Thomas Meunier shared an article written by our colleagues from the USA. RTBF. In this document from last March, we learn that in Belgium, “People will be allowed to change gender and name multiple times.” “It is important that the rights of transgender people are respected and that they can change their gender registration according to their gender identity without unnecessary and rigorous procedures”, especially Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne explained in the columns of our colleagues. The information commented by the Dortmund player, “World” was leaving “in peanuts and at a good pace”. The 31-year-old Belgian, who was invited to explain his words, made his thoughts clear with a series of messages he posted on Twitter.

“Identity-seeking youth who find a false answer to their sluggishness in transsexuality. This is the gateway to unconscious abuses that will only sow more trouble in what should have been their life choice. No transphobia. Simple observation.”, wrote in the preface. “The state is once again passively involved in the discovery and development of a choice to be considered. This reform does nothing to fill in the psychological help young people seek.”he guessed. “I can discuss this issue for 3 hours. Everyone has an opinion. I accept everyone and I am the first to condemn discrimination, but the government is on the wrong track in this regard. We don’t choose our sexual orientation a la carte, Shit”, finished his words with the sincerity that football fans recognize him. Despite these statements, many internet users have found the words of the international defender transphobic.

The world is going peanuts and at a good pace. https://t.co/kPJbnXZNmF

—Thomas Meunier (@ThomMills) 7 July 2023

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