female soccer players may soon be allowed to wear the veil in competition

Improvised match in front of the Senate. In January 2022, the collective “Les Hijabeuses” demonstrated to be able to play veiled in competition. After three years of legal battles, the hope of a victory facing the FeFrench football federation, which their banned the port religious signs on amateur grounds and professionals, is now possible. The rapporteur for the Council of State, who was examining their appeal, agreed with them., and recommends the cancellation of the article. “We expect the final decision mid-July“, underline Foune Diawara, co-president of “Hijabeuses”.

Assembly divided on the subject

For the rapporteur, neutrality in sport does not always exist on the pitch, like the many players who pray before each match. The decision highlights a controversy in the National Assembly. “WhatTHE whatever the decision, I am totally mobilized for the strict respect of our republican principles in sport”, advanced Elisabeth Borne, Tuesday, June 27 in the afternoon. The decision divides the deputies in any case. France is an exception in the world. Most countries accept the wearing of the veil in competitions.