Homophobic banners halt football match in France
By DW
06 September 2019 |
2:31 pm
It is the second Ligue 1 fixture in 48 hours to be stopped due to anti-gay sentiments. The league has been trying to stamp out the problem, which is becoming increasingly prevalent.
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