New homophobic insults towards Borja Iglesias: this is how the Celta forward reacted

Borja Iglesias, forward for Real Club Celta de Vigo, has reported a new episode of homophobic insults this Monday after the LaLiga match against Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez‑Pizjuán stadium. As he was leaving the stadium, shouts directed at the player were heard, such as “hope you die, you fucking faggot” and “shameless, go home,” which were recorded and shared on social media.

The footballer reacted by sharing the videos with an ironic comment: "How strange, this never happens in football", pointing out the recurrence of these types of attacks and the normalization of discriminatory behavior in stadiums.

This is not an isolated case. Iglesias has previously denounced homophobic and offensive insults in past matches and on social media, showing that **homophobia remains a persistent problem on and off the field**

Celta de Vigo showed their support for the player through a statement on social media: “Respect is not negotiable. Hate has no place in football. Proud of Borja, on and off the pitch”. La Liga also joined in, condemning any form of discrimination and reaffirming that homophobia has no place in professional football.

This new homophobic attack serves as a reminder that, despite efforts to promote inclusion in football, players remain exposed to insults and verbal aggression—baseless and without context—both on and off the field. Their teammates, as a show of support, have decided to attend the next match at Balaídos with painted nails, seeking to normalize this gesture and raise awareness of the fight against discrimination.