Nemanja Matic, formerly of Chelsea and Manchester United, was among two players to stick tape over rainbow Ligue 1 logos.

At least one Ligue 1 player has refused to take part in Saturday's campaign against homophobia despite many incidents that once again marred the soccer season.

Nemanja Matic may face backlash after seemingly covering up an LGBTQ+ logo on his Lyon shirt during the weekend's match.

Ligue 1’s campaign against homophobia has been running since 2021 and aims to increase awareness around LGBTQ+ rights in football.

Homophobic insults were heard and insulting banners deployed at Ligue 1 stadiums this season as French soccer authorities continue to struggle to eradicate the problem. The French league is ...