Corinthians marks LGBTQIAPN+ Pride Day | OneFootball

Throughout this Sunday, Corinthians used its social media to speak about another issue that has been gaining increasing importance in recent years: National LGBTQIAPN+ Pride Day, celebrated every June 28. In a post shared on its communication channels, the club emphasized that football should be a place of respect among all people, in addition to supporting diversity.

“Today we celebrate International LGBTQIAPN+ Pride Day and reaffirm that football is for everyone”, it said. The date is celebrated in reference to the Stonewall riots, which took place in 1969 in New York, United States. They were considered a historic act in the struggle for the community’s causes.

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National LGBTQIAPN+ Pride Day seeks to highlight the struggles of different sexual orientations and gender identities that have historically been targets of discrimination. The acronym refers to a wide range of identities, such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, queer, pansexual, intersex, and non-binary people. The “+” sign represents other expressions not included in the acronym.

Acts of LGBTphobia in Brazilian football are subject to punishment, according to article 243-G of the Brazilian Code of Sports Justice. Under it, athletes can be suspended for five to ten matches for discriminatory actions. Members of the coaching staff, meanwhile, can receive suspensions ranging from 120 to 360 days.

If such prejudiced acts are committed by fans, clubs may be punished with fines ranging from R$ 100 to R$ 100,000. In cases of repeated offenses or greater severity, there may be loss of home-field rights, points deductions, or even elimination from the competition.

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