Nemanja Matic Receives Two-Game Ban for Concealing Anti-Homophobia Message
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Summary
Nemanja Matic receives a two-game ban for covering up an anti-homophobia sign on his shirt during a match with Angers.
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The anti-homophobia message is part of a Ligue 1 campaign which is now in its fifth year.
Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Matic and Le Havre striker Ahmed Hassan, 32, both covered the messages on their sleeves with tape.
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