"BBC Apologizes for Unacceptable Question to Morocco Women's National Team Captain"
The British news organization, BBC, has issued an apology for an inappropriate question posed to the captain of the Morocco women's national football team. Before their Women's World Cup match against Germany, a BBC reporter asked Ghizlane Chebbak about gay players in the squad and their experiences in Morocco, where same-sex relationships are considered illegal.
The press conference moderator interrupted the question, stating that it was too political and requested that only football-related queries be asked. However, the reporter insisted that it wasn't political and urged the captain to answer the question.
The BBC later acknowledged that the question was inappropriate and clarified that they didn't intend to cause any harm or distress. Some members of the Moroccan media present during the press conference were audibly upset by the question.
It's important to note that Moroccan law criminalizes same-sex relationships, and discussing such matters openly could be dangerous for the players involved.
FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, allows armbands highlighting various social causes to be worn during the Women's World Cup. However, there is no specific mention of LGBTQ rights in these armbands, despite themes like gender equality and inclusion being present.
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