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Nantes’ Mohamed to skip final Ligue 1 game over anti-homophobia campaign

Mostafa Mohamed, a 27-year-old Egyptian striker for FC Nantes, will not play in their final Ligue 1 match on Saturday against Montpellier, which marks the anti-homophobia campaign day.
Mohamed has repeatedly refused to participate in this league-wide initiative since joining Nantes in 2022, citing personal beliefs while the club officially attributes his absence to a minor muscle issue.
The club coach Antoine Kombouaré described Mohamed’s condition as a 'small muscular concern,' but reports indicate the striker declined to play, with Nantes expected to fine him and donate the amount to an LGBTQ charity.
The important match, which will feature players wearing rainbow armbands to promote inclusion, could secure Nantes’ Ligue 1 status, as a draw would likely suffice given their two-point lead over the relegation zone.
Mohamed posted on social media emphasizing respect for diverse personal convictions and expressed hope that his decision would be understood without fueling debate amid ongoing reactions to his absence.

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