MOSCOW, Oct 16 Feyenoord's Turkish midfielder Orkun Kökçü refused to wear the captain's cap an armband in the colors of the LGBT community for Sunday's match of the 10th round of the Dutch football championship with AZ, according to Algemeen Dagblad. According to the player, he did it for religious reasons. Feyenoord's captain in the match, which began at 17:45 Moscow time in Alkmaar, was Gernot Trauner.
"It is important to emphasize that I respect everyone, regardless of religion, origin or preferences. I believe that everyone is free to do what he wants or feels. I understand very well the importance of this action, but I don't feel like the right person to support it due to my religious beliefs. That's why I don't feel comfortable wearing this captain's armband. I hope that my religious choice will be treated with respect", said Kokcu.
The match ended the first half, the score was 1:1. At Feyenoord, the ball was scored by Kökçü.