Captain Feyenoord, Orkun Kokcugiving up his position in the match Eredivisi. The Turk refused to wear the rainbow headband, a symbol of LGBTQ support.
Kokcu has worn the captain’s armband in five Feyenoord games Dutch League this season. A different decision was made by the 21-year-old in view of the counter duel The AlkmaarSunday (16/10/2022).
Kokcu refuses to be the team captain in the match. He doesn’t want to wear ONE Love’s captain’s armband with a rainbow pattern.
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Eredivisi in fact he campaigned for the support of the LGBTIQ + group for all the matches of the week. Team captains were asked to wear the ONE Love rainbow headband as an LGBTIQ + acceptance statement.
Orkun Kokcu they have their reasons for refusing to eat the rainbow captain’s armband. He felt the campaign was against his religion’s teachings.
“I have decided not to wear the rainbow headband for this round of the game. I think it is important to emphasize that I respect everyone regardless of religion, background or preferences,” Kokcu said in an official statement. Feyenoord.
“I believe that everyone is free to do what they want or feel. I fully understand the importance of this act, but due to my religious beliefs, I don’t feel like the right person to support it. That’s why I don’t think I feel comfortable wearing it. the armband, “he added.
“I can imagine that some people are disappointed by this. It was not my intention at all, although I realize that I may not be able to quickly get rid of those feelings with these words. But I hope my religious choice is respected too.” he concluded.
Feyenoord appoints Gernot Trauner as a replacement Orkun Kokcu as captain in the match against AZ Alkmaar. The duel held at AFAS Stadium ended in a victory Feyenoord 3-1.
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