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Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation targets Mourinho for homophobic slur
23 Feb 2012 at 11:35hrs | Views
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has come under fire for a homophobic slur he made prior to his team's Champions League clash at CSKA Moscow.
The outspoken Mourinho allegedly labelled match officials 'faggots' while he was inspecting the pitch prior to Tuesday's 1-1 draw in the Russian capital.
The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation has filed a complaint to UEFA against the Portuguese manager, with co-president Louise Englefield urging Europe's football governing body to take action.
"Homophobia is unacceptable from anyone in football, much less from one of the game's most senior figures," Englefield said.
"We are deeply disappointed that Mr. Mourinho is casually using homophobic terms of abuse in his workplace."
"It is especially sad that these comments have been made during the International Football v Homophobia campaign week. As long-standing partners of the FARE network, we call on UEFA to take action and impose appropriate sanctions."
UEFA has yet to comment on the complaint.
The outspoken Mourinho allegedly labelled match officials 'faggots' while he was inspecting the pitch prior to Tuesday's 1-1 draw in the Russian capital.
The European Gay and Lesbian Sports Federation has filed a complaint to UEFA against the Portuguese manager, with co-president Louise Englefield urging Europe's football governing body to take action.
"Homophobia is unacceptable from anyone in football, much less from one of the game's most senior figures," Englefield said.
"We are deeply disappointed that Mr. Mourinho is casually using homophobic terms of abuse in his workplace."
"It is especially sad that these comments have been made during the International Football v Homophobia campaign week. As long-standing partners of the FARE network, we call on UEFA to take action and impose appropriate sanctions."
UEFA has yet to comment on the complaint.
Source - soccerway
