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DARK SECRETS: Nemanja matic slapped with ban for taping over anti homophobia sign | Vintage Vibes

Nemanja Matic has been handed a two-match ban for taping over an anti-homophobia message on his shirt while playing for Lyon.

The former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder hid the slogan in Lyon’s 2-0 win over Angers on May 17, which had been embroidered on his sleeve as part of a campaign by Ligue 1.

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