Reynald Pedros and one of his players from the Morocco team were given a very embarrassing question at a press conference.
On the occasion of the Women’s World Cup, the selection of Morocco is facing strong adversities. In the field but also in the press room. After being swept away by Germany when they entered the competition, the Atlas Lionesses also had the right to punch questions during the press briefing preceding their second match.
An “inappropriate” question during the Moroccan press conference
This Tuesday, Reynald Pedros and his player Ghizlaine Chebbak took to the stage to take part in the Q&A game. What was their surprise when a BBC journalist, present in the audience, asked them a very embarrassing question.
Chebbak has been asked to reveal whether or not there are gay players in the Moroccan squad. And if so, reveal their situation and how they handle it in a country where same-sex relationships are considered a crime.
Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak’s almost in disbelief reaction to the question, says it all.
A completely unethical out of line question that poses safety concerns to the players he asking to be named.
Weird push followed.
pic.twitter.com/MKk84O774E— SHE scores bangers (@SHEscoresbanger) July 24, 2023
Pedros and his player did not react
The player did not answer the question. After understanding what was being asked of her, she first grimaced. Then she turned to her coach and smiled. A press attaché then intervened to ask that we change the subject immediately.
Faced with the outcry that his question caused, especially on the networks, the indiscreet journalist ended up apologizing. He acknowledged that the issue was “inappropriate”. “We had no intention of causing harm or distress,” he added.
