This Day in History: 2023-06-30

Nr. 487

OUTSPOKEN PLAYER IS FIRED

A European club sacked a player in 2009 over the contents of his book. Comments inside the covers included: «I hate gays. I really do. I think it is disgusting. It’s disgusting to hear them talk. I cannot sit near a gay and I’ve never met a gay in football. It is not possible.» The player’s previous club had sacked him over an alleged assault charge.