Borja Iglesias Responds with Irony to Homophobic Insults
RC Celta de Vigo striker Borja Iglesias has responded with irony to the homophobic insults received after the match against Sevilla FC at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium. The Spanish international footballer reacted to a video where offensive shouts from local fans can be heard.This statement by Iglesias alludes to the insults that included expressions like “let’s see if you die” and derogatory comments related to his orientation or personal expression.How strange, this never happens in football
Borja Iglesias
Harassment Background
It’s not the first time Borja Iglesias has denounced this type of situation. Last April, after Celta’s defeat against FC Barcelona, the striker had already publicly exposed the volume of offensive and discriminatory messages he receives on social media. On that occasion, Iglesias shared screenshots of comments with homophobic jokes and expressions of hate, lamenting that respect and tolerance continue to be pending subjects.Iglesias has been one of the strongest voices in Spanish football in favor of diversity, respect and inclusion.We are still living in a society where respect is still far away
Borja Iglesias
