Hugo LLoris’ words do not apply to Éric Naulleau. At a press conference on the sidelines of the French team before the World Cup in Qatar on November 14, the Blues captain, who was present, talked about wearing the rainbow armband to support the LGBT community during the competition. The 35-year-old goalkeeper later reassured him that he had no intention of taking this action: “You need the approval of FIFA and the Federation before taking on things. After the topic, of course I have my personal opinion and that agrees with that of the head of the FFF (Noël Le Graët).The Tottenham goalkeeper later shared a more personal view on the matter:When we host foreigners in France, we usually ask them to follow our rules. Respect for our culture. I will do the same when I go to Qatar, it’s pretty simple.“
Éric Naulleau reacted to Hugo Lloris’ words on Twitter on Wednesday, November 16. former landlord Leave your post! fully condemned the tricolor captain’s lack of position: “Hugo Lloris refuses to wear a rainbow armband in Qatar out of respect for the culture of this country where homosexuality is punishable by death. Homophobia isn’t a cultural fact, it’s a disgrace – and here it’s a criminal disgrace. From bad to worse, this is the World Cup.“
If Hugo Lloris won’t be wearing the rainbow armband in Qatar, the players of the France team are still worried about the controversy surrounding the competition. On Tuesday, the Blues announced in a press release that they are supporting various NGOs fighting for human rights: “After collective reflection, we decided to support NGOs working for the protection of human rights through the Generation 2018 endowment fund, which all players and staff of the 2022 election are associated with. We are going to Qatar to play football and to give pleasure to our people in France and everyone who loves this game. We are also aware that football is a responsibility that must be undertaken to ensure respect for human rights and the environment, and that each of us has a responsibility. We have the right to participate in it.“
Hugo Lloris refuses to wear a rainbow armband in Qatar out of respect for the culture of this country where homosexuality is punishable by death. Homophobia isn’t a cultural fact, it’s a disgrace – and here it’s a criminal disgrace. From bad to bad, this is CDM.
— Eric Naulleau (@EricNaulleau) 16 November 2022
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Source: Programme Television
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