The wearing of the hijab in women’s football remains prohibited, the Council of State decided on Thursday, June 29, against the opinion of its public rapporteur who had recommended the lifting of this ban, triggering an outcry within the political class. . The FFF wanted to react to this decision via an official press release.
“The French Football Federation takes note of the decision rendered today by the Council of State. On this occasion, the FFF intends to reaffirm the republican and civic values that drive football and its total commitment to fight against all forms of discrimination and promote gender equality.
The FFF has more than 2.2 million licensees, including 800,000 young people, throughout the country. Football is the sport that welcomes and brings together the greatest number, without distinction of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, religious denomination or political commitment. Football must remain the challenge and the pleasure of the fulfilling practice of sport.
