Footballer El Yacoubi stripped of captain’s armband for refusing to participate in LGBT rally
Defender Redoin El Yacoubi has been stripped of his captaincy at Excelsior Netherlands after refusing to participate in a rally in support of the LGBT community. This was reported on the club’s website.
The team said that the decision was made in the interests of the club, sporting goals and the player himself. In their opinion, El-Yakubi will feel more comfortable in the new role. “This choice does not detract from the important role that Redoin plays as a person, person and professional in the dressing room and on the field,” Excelsior noted. The name of the new captain has not yet been announced.
Before the match of the 26th round of the Dutch championship against Cambuur (4:1), held on March 19, El Yacoubi refused to stand next to the OneLove banner.
On October 17, 2022, Feyenoord’s Turkish midfielder Orkun Kekcu refused to wear the LGBT-colored captain’s armband for the match against AZ in the Dutch Championship. The football player said that he did it for religious reasons, emphasizing that he respects everyone, regardless of religion, origin or preferences.
Source: Lenta
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