German Soccer Player Punished For Not Signing Fan’s Gay Pride Shirt: ‘Not Signing That’

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10/13/2024

VfL Wolfsburg, a soccer club in Germany’s Bundesliga, has disciplined player Kevin Behrens after he reportedly refused to autograph a gay pride shirt and making comments toward the fan who requested his signature. Behrens, a German forward, allegedly refused to sign a Wolfsburg shirt that featured a rainbow logo for the LGBTQ pride flag. He is also alleged to have told the fan “I won’t sing that gay [crap],” according to reports. Reports have also indicated that Behrens has been suspended from the team, while other reports indicated that he is still participating in training sessions with the club. The team issued a statement addressing the issues.

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