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Former Man United star BANNED for taping over pride badge as he refused to endorse anti-homophobia campaign

Former Manchester United star Nemanja Matic has received a ban in France after taping over a LGBTQ+ logo during a match.

Matic, who now plays for Lyon, has been hit with a two-game ban after covering the rainbow-coloured Ligue 1 logo on his shirt against Angers on the final day of the season.

Ligue 1 runs an annual anti-homophobia campaign which asks players to wear the imagery and sees banners displayed in stadiums.

Another player, Le Havre midfielder Ahmed Hassan, has received the same ban after covering his logo. However, Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed has not been punished after refusing to take part in the final match of the season.