Discrimination in football: player excluded from the game for clothes!

Discrimination in football: player excluded from the game for clothes!

Greater London, UK - A dramatic incident shakes the women's football scene in London! The former Somali international IQRA Ismail was prevented from playing in the Greater London Women’s Football League because she had no shorts in Greater London. Instead, the 24-year-old appeared in training pants-and that was her doom! Ismail, who has been playing in the league for five years, was stunned when she received the news that she was not allowed to go to the field because her clothes did not meet the strict regulations.

"Every year it becomes more difficult for women like me. Now they have crossed the border and excluded me until I give up my beliefs," said Ismail in an emotional Instagram video. The referee had told her that he was "strictly instructed" not to allow such clothing. "If we don't wear shorts, we cannot play - that was told. Of course I stood by my principles and was not allowed to kick the ball," she added. Ismail, who also works as a trainer and is committed to refugees, is outraged by discrimination, which makes women like her more difficult.

reactions and guidelines

The Football Association (FA) in England has now responded to the incident and emphasizes that women can wear clothing in their competitions that corresponds to their religious beliefs. "We proactively informed all local football associations that women and girls should wear clothes who respected their faith," said a FA spokesman. The Greater London Women’s Football League has also made an explanation and clarified that it is not necessary to wear shorts about training pants or leggings. You will soon pass these updated guidelines to all referees and members.

The incident not only moved Ismail, but also many other women in sports. "You ask me why football has so little diversity and why it is so difficult to find women who look like me. Such incidents are the reason," said Ismail. It is determined to stand up for the rights of women like her so that such discriminatory practices no longer occur.