In the middle of the relegation battle
Homophobia slat: striker refuses to play
Updated on May 16, 2025 – 2:57 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
Finally, Mostafa Mohamed regularly stood on the pitch for FC Nantes. It will be missing at the season finale – and triggers a scandal.
Before the last matchday of Ligue 1, an incident caused a sensation at FC Nantes. Striker Mostafa Mohamed will not be available to the team at the decisive duel against HSC Montpellier: he refuses to play.
Because: The game is marked by international day against homophobia. But Mohamed, who had already left games based on similar actions in the past, decided not to compete. The club announced this on Thursday and at the same time announced a fine for the Egyptian international. This is to be donated to an organization that is committed to the discrimination against LGBTQ persons.
Mohamed himself commented on Instagram about his decision: “Certain deep-rooted values associated with my origin and my faith make it difficult for me to take part in this initiative,” wrote the 27-year-old. He is not concerned with rejection or conviction. His attitude is “an expression of loyalty to what makes me,” he emphasized.
The attacker had also dispensed with an assignment last year when a game against Toulouse jerseys with rainbow elements were worn. At that time it was said from his environment that the player was previously threatened.
In terms of sport, Nantes is under pressure. Against Montpellier, the club needs at least one draw to prevent relegation from Ligue 1.