Morotó was fired from Rio Branco-ES after homophobic attack against Marta, striker of the Brazilian National Team; club paid respect to “the greatest athlete and women’s football of all time”
The player Moroto was fired from Rio Branco-ES last Friday, the 4th, for a homophobic comment against Martastriker of Brazilian Team. In a post made after the elimination of Brazil in the Women’s World Cup, he stated that the number 10 shirt and his girlfriend, the American player Carrie Lawrencewould “burn in hell” because of their relationship.
In the publication, Morotó also questioned whether the players of the Orlando Prideteam from the United States, knew the word of God.
“It is a pity that they will burn in hellfire. Do they know the word of God? I’m sorry to say this, but they all go to hellfire. I’m sorry, but these are not my words, these are the words of the Lord Almighty, they all go to hell.”wrote Morotó, in a comment.
After the comment, Rio Branco released an official note repudiating the attacker’s statement, which was removed. The club paid respect to Marta, cited as the “greatest athlete and women’s football of all time”.
After the club’s positioning, Morotó used his social networks to reaffirm the homophobic lines. He denied that he was fired. According to the player, he resigned.
Source: sportbuzz
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