Australian Footballers Refuse to Wear LGBT Pride Uniform Over Religious and Cultural Beliefs

Australian Footballers Refuse to Wear LGBT Pride Uniform Over Religious and Cultural Beliefs
Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler speaks to the media at 4 Pines Park in Sydney, Australia on July 26, 2022. Matt King/Getty Images
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An Australian football club has been forced to apologise for the decision to launch an LGBT pride uniform after several members of its professional team refused to play in a match this week over the promotional activity.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles rugby league coach, Des Hasler, said he was sorry for the move that has seen seven players currently voluntarily stand down from this Thursday’s match against the Sydney Roosters.

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