FIFA bars question about homosexuality in press conference

An uncomfortable scene occurred at the press conference of the Morocco after the game World Cup 2023. After the 6-0 defeat suffered by the Germanyin the group stage of the competition, the team captain, chebbakand the technician Reynald Pedros were asked if there were any homosexual athletes in the national team of the African country.

The journalist who asked the question highlighted the fact that same-sex marriage is prohibited in Morocco and also asked how any homosexual players dealt with the scenario. However, the representative of fifa who was present at the interview interrupted the sequence of the discussion, before any response.

“I’m sorry this is a very political question so we’ll stick to football related questions please. Thanks”, claimed a member of the entity. The reporter’s questioning had repercussions in the Moroccan press, which showed astonishment. Ghizlane Chebbak It is Reynald Pedros remained unresponsive after FIFA’s interference.

MOROCCO IN THE FIELD

Germany thrashed Morocco 6-0 this Monday, 24th, for the first round of Group H of the Women’s World Cup. At Aami Park, in Melbourne, Australia, the European team confirmed the triumph with goals from Alexandra Popp (twice), Klara Buhl, Lea Schuller, Hanane Ait (against) and Zineb Redouani (against).

With the result, the German team confirmed the biggest rout of the Women’s World Cup so far, surpassing the 5-0 victory of the Japan about Zambia. Germany leads Group H, which still has Colombia It is South Korea; the countries face each other this Monday, at 23h (Brasília time).