The football world was left stunned this week after the coach of French Ligue 1 side Angers, Stephane Moulin, resigned following a pre-match team-talk in which he downplayed the seriousness of sexual assault.
The incident occurred before Angers’ match against Lille on Sunday, when Moulin reportedly told his players that “rape is not that serious” and that “it’s not like you’re going to die”. The comments were met with shock and disbelief by the players, who were left “stunned” by the coach’s words.
The club released a statement on Monday confirming Moulin’s resignation, saying that the coach had “taken the decision to step down from his position with immediate effect”. The statement also said that the club “condemns any form of violence, particularly violence against women” and that it “will not tolerate any form of discrimination or inappropriate behaviour”.
The incident has sparked outrage in France, with many calling for Moulin to be held accountable for his comments. The French Football Federation (FFF) has launched an investigation into the incident and has said that it will take “all necessary measures” to ensure that such behaviour is not tolerated in the future.
The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the need for greater education and awareness around sexual assault and the importance of treating it with the seriousness it deserves.
Moulin’s comments have been widely condemned by players, coaches, and fans alike, with many calling for greater education and awareness around sexual assault and the need to treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
The incident has also highlighted the need for greater education and awareness around sexual assault and the importance of treating it with the seriousness it deserves. It is essential that coaches, players, and fans alike are aware of the seriousness of sexual assault and the need to treat it with the utmost respect and sensitivity.
It is also important that clubs and governing bodies take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination or inappropriate behaviour, and that they take all necessary measures to ensure that such behaviour is not tolerated in the future.