At least one Ligue 1 player refused to take part in Saturday's campaign against homophobia despite many incidents that once again marred the soccer season.
Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed did not want to be associated with the annual initiative in which teams across France wear a special jersey to support the fight against homophobia.
And the situation escalated when a former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder covered up the special Ligue 1 logo on his shirt.
Nemanja Matic was lining up for Lyon in their final day clash with Angers - coming out on top after ex-Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette bagged a brace to help his side to a 2-0 win.