In France, footballers who did not support the campaign against homophobia were disqualified.
First trophy for 'Paris Saint-Germain'
In the final of the Champions League for the 2024/25 season, 'Paris Saint-Germain' secured a convincing victory over 'Inter' with a score of 5:0, winning the prestigious European trophy for the first time. This match marked the second direct final between French and Italian clubs in Champions League history.
On the way to the final, 'Inter' defeated 'Feyenoord', 'Bayern Munich', and 'Barcelona', while 'PSG' triumphed over 'Brest', 'Liverpool', 'Aston Villa', and 'Arsenal'. In the final, 'PSG' displayed an impressive performance, scoring 5 goals, achieving a treble and rightfully winning the trophy.
Disqualification in Ligue 1
In recent Ligue 1 matches, player disqualifications were recorded for unconsciously ignoring the campaign against homophobia. Representatives from 'Lyon' and 'Le Havre'
Nemanja Matic and Kokawere penalized with a 4-match ban depending on the specific case, and were offered to participate in an awareness program about homophobia. Paris Saint-Germain achieved their first victory in the Champions League, reaching the final and defeating 'Inter' with a score of 5:0. At the same time, controversies arose in Ligue 1 due to the disqualification of players for unconsciously ignoring the campaign against homophobia.
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