2023-06-29 13:24:00
The French Council of State legislates for the Football Association to ban the hijab in competitions
Today, Thursday, the French Council of State supported the decision to ban female soccer players from wearing the hijab in competitions organized by the French Football Federation, a decision that may spark a widespread crisis.
According to the details published by Agence France-Presse and Anatolia, the decision of the State Council is not considered valid except by a decision of the French Federation, which is free to implement what it deems appropriate, but the Council legitimized the Federation to use this rule and ban the wearing of the veil in women’s football now.
In this context, the Ouest-France website reported, on Thursday, that fierce debates took place in the French State Council between supporters and opponents of the decision to ban the wearing of the hijab in football competitions, and opinions emerged denouncing the ban on wearing any religious or political sign or dress while playing matches, for not Preventing the display of philosophical, religious or trade union affiliation in society.
And the French Council of State stated, in a press statement, that “sports federations, which are responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of the public services entrusted with their management, can impose a condition of neutrality on female players in terms of clothing during competitions and sporting events in order to ensure the smooth conduct of matches and prevent any clash or confrontation.” .
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