COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish football clubs, players and the authorities are to launch a series of initiatives aimed at combating homophobia in the game, they said in a joint statement on Friday. The Danish Football Association (DBU), the Players Association and the Danish League are teaming up for a nationwide campaign to fight against anti-gay chanting and to improve behaviour in the dressing-room, on the pitch and on the terraces. "Tolerance has always been a core value in football – as we have seen in the campaigns against racism. We are very pleased that we together can campaign against homophobia," Danish League CEO Claus Thomsen said. There will also be a major event around Denmark's friendly against Germany on June 6, although no details have yet been announced.

Source: The Star April 21, 2017 21:18 UTC