Lloris suggests he will not wear rainbow armband in Qatar
France's soccer team goal keeper Hugo Lloris arrives for the preparation of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, at Clairefontaine training center, south of Paris, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Defending champion France opens against Australia on Nov. 22, and the squad will fly to Qatar on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michel Euler]
France captain Hugo Lloris has hinted he will not wear a rainbow-colored armband with a rainbow heart design to campaign against discrimination during World Cup games in Qatar. Defending champion France was among eight of the 13 European soccer teams going to Qatar who in September joined the “OneLove” campaign. French federation president Noel Le Graet previously said he would prefer Lloris did not wear it at the tournament because he does not want his country to lecture others. Lloris told a news conference on Monday his opinion on the topic is close to Le Graet’s.
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Tottenham's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris gestures during the Champions League Group D soccer match between Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
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