News about Philippe Montanier

Players in the top-flight and second-tier tournaments had rainbow-colored shirts on their shirts and held banners before games. On the 17th of May, coaches and officials also wore rainbow armbands in honor of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. However, the tactic led to a group of Toulouse players opting not to attend their match against Nantes yesterday and broadcasting their disapproving of the campaign. In fact, the players 'expressed their displeasure with the club's association of their image with the rainbow colours corresponding the LGBT movement,' according to the club.' However, Amelie Oudea-Castera has pleaded with players that they'have to turn up' on the issues.

Five Toulouse players have reportedly refused to play against Nantes on Sunday in a demonstration against homophobia in Ligue 1. The number on the back of players' shirts in rainbow colours indicates that all fixtures in the French top flight this weekend have been devoted to the league's fight against homophobia. However, several members of Toulouse's squad expressed their disapproving of the campaign to manager Philippe Montanier, who said they did not want to play as a result.

After thumping four goals past Nantes in a thrilling display at the Stade de France, Toulouse was crowned champions of the Coupe de France. Philippe Montanier's side, who currently sit 14th in the Ligue 1 table, has been promised a spot in next season's Europa League.