French league players and referees will carry messages against racism on the weekend

PARIS (AP) — French soccer players and referees will wear a special badge with an anti-racist message on the sleeves of their shirts at Ligue One and Ligue 2 games this weekend.

In addition to the special jersey worn by all players, a new initiative will take place on the margins of the derbies between Lille and Lens and between Nice and Monaco.

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This weekend from 28 to 30 March, the courses of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 will be the scene of the fight of French football against racism. This commitment will result in concrete actions visible on the jerseys of the players and in the stadiums. This Friday, OL and Strasbourg will be the first two [...] L'article Strasbourg - OL : a special jersey against racism appeared first on Olympique & Lyonnais.

This weekend, a powerful message will appear on all the lawns of Ligue 1 McDonalds and Ligue 2 BKT: football stands up against racism. More than just a slogan, it is a declaration of unity, a visible commitment on all the jerseys of the players and in every corner of the stadiums.