France's highest administrative court said Thursday the country's soccer federation is entitled to ban headscarves in competitions even though the measure can limit freedom of expression.
federation is entitled to ban headscarves in competitions even though the measure can limit freedom of expression.players called “Les Hijabeuses” - the word hijab refers to the headscarf - campaigned against the ban and launched legal action.
The French soccer federation bans players from wearing headscarves and other religious symbols in official matches, as well as at competitions it organizes. It’s not in line with the recommendations ofgoverning body FIFA, which authorizes players to compete at international level with headscarves. The Council of State said sports federations “may impose on their players an obligation to wear neutral clothing during sporting competitions and events, in order to guarantee the smooth running of matches and prevent clashes or confrontation. It considers that the ban imposed by the FFF is appropriate and proportionate.”
“The rules of participation laid down by these federations may limit freedom of expression of their opinions and convictions in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the public service,” it said.
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