Read our privacy notice Thanks for signing up to theFootball email {{ #verifyErrors }} {{ message }} {{ /verifyErrors }} {{ ^verifyErrors }} Something went wrong. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }}The BBC has apologised after one of its reporters asked the Morocco captain whether any of the squad at the ongoing Women’s World Cup are lesbians. This prompted a reporter from the BBC World Service to ask Chebbak ahead of her side’s opening match against Germany: “In Morocco, it is illegal to have a gay relationship. “We are obviously going to talk about the intersection of politics and sports at this World Cup, and it’s vital to do so. Chebbak said in response to another question: “We are honoured to be the first Arab country to take part in the Women’s World Cup.

Source: BBC July 25, 2023 16:37 UTC