The annual awareness campaign has been met with resistance in recent years, with some players citing religious beliefs for choosing not to take part. Nantes and Egypt forward Mostafa Mohamed, 27, withdrew from his side’s crunch relegation-decider against Montpellier on the final day of the season. “I believe in mutual respect – the respect we...
On Saturday, former Serbia midfielder Matic’s shirt and that of Egyptian Hassan had tape covering the campaign logo. Fellow Egypt international Mohamed, meanwhile, did not play in his side’s win which saw them stay in the division. “I believe in mutual respect – the respect we owe others, but also the respect we owe to...