The football world was stunned today as Real Madrid officially announced that all players and coaches will participate in Pride activities this season, delivering the bold message: “Football has no distance from LGBT.”
The declaration, made at Valdebebas training ground, instantly went viral. Fans across Spain and beyond praised the move, with hashtags like #HalaMadridForAll and #FootballForEveryone trending within hours.
But not everyone inside the club reacted with enthusiasm. President Florentino Pérez admitted he was “not entirely aligned” with the decision, though he ultimately respected the unity shown by the squad and staff.
“This is not the choice I personally would have made,” Pérez said. “But I respect the collective spirit of our players and coaches. Real Madrid is about unity, and we will continue forward together.”
The announcement has already sparked heated debates across Europe. Supporters called it a landmark moment for inclusivity in football, while critics accused the club of “politicizing the sport.” Rival teams are now under pressure to clarify their own positions, making this one of the most polarizing storylines of the new season.
The football world was stunned today as Real Madrid officially announced that all players and coaches will participate in Pride activities this season, delivering the bold message: “Football has no distance from LGBT.”
The declaration, made at Valdebebas training ground, instantly went viral. Fans across Spain and beyond praised the move, with hashtags like #HalaMadridForAll and #FootballForEveryone trending within hours.
But not everyone inside the club reacted with enthusiasm. President Florentino Pérez admitted he was “not entirely aligned” with the decision, though he ultimately respected the unity shown by the squad and staff.
“This is not the choice I personally would have made,” Pérez said. “But I respect the collective spirit of our players and coaches. Real Madrid is about unity, and we will continue forward together.”
The announcement has already sparked heated debates across Europe. Supporters called it a landmark moment for inclusivity in football, while critics accused the club of “politicizing the sport.” Rival teams are now under pressure to clarify their own positions, making this one of the most polarizing storylines of the new season.
The football world was stunned today as Real Madrid officially announced that all players and coaches will participate in Pride activities this season, delivering the bold message: “Football has no distance from LGBT.”
The declaration, made at Valdebebas training ground, instantly went viral. Fans across Spain and beyond praised the move, with hashtags like #HalaMadridForAll and #FootballForEveryone trending within hours.
But not everyone inside the club reacted with enthusiasm. President Florentino Pérez admitted he was “not entirely aligned” with the decision, though he ultimately respected the unity shown by the squad and staff.
“This is not the choice I personally would have made,” Pérez said. “But I respect the collective spirit of our players and coaches. Real Madrid is about unity, and we will continue forward together.”
The announcement has already sparked heated debates across Europe. Supporters called it a landmark moment for inclusivity in football, while critics accused the club of “politicizing the sport.” Rival teams are now under pressure to clarify their own positions, making this one of the most polarizing storylines of the new season.
