Bearded women cause uproar in Spanish women's soccer league as politicians demand answers



Two women with masculine facial hair have sparked controversy in a Spanish women's soccer league as their team claims they are facing "violence" and "fascism."

Alex Alcaide Llanos and Nil Alcon Labella play for Club Esportiu Europa B, a women's team in Barcelona. The duo have been reported as biological women by multiple outlets, including the Daily Mail, which noted that the women are in the middle of gender transitions and are still ineligible for men's soccer.

'It was clear from an early age that I wanted to be a boy.'

You can view images of the players in question — Alex and Nil — on the team's website. Both sport fully grown facial hair, likely from testosterone treatments.

Alex can be seen in a 2022 Beteve article without any facial hair.

The women's facial hair appears to have caused confusion, specifically following a recent 3-1 win over Terrassa.

After the game, Alicia Tomas — a councilor from the conservative Vox party — called the players "two guys with beards who consider themselves women."

"It is as unfair for men who perceive themselves as women to participate in a women's competition as it is for women who are undergoing male hormone therapy to participate," Tomas reportedly said. "They want to erase us from public spaces, from sports and from all areas."

The politician later asserted that institutions are carrying out "violence against women."

Tomas also said, "A man who perceives himself as a woman cannot play in a women's category. A woman up on testosterone and male hormones (doped) cannot play in a women's category. Only sexists can defend this encroachment on our rights."

Alex reportedly said, "As long as my ID card still has the F for female, I'm playing in the category that corresponds to me."

Alex went on that "it was clear from an early age that I wanted to be a boy, and that I wanted to be called Alex."

The striker then claimed, "I started the transition of my body early, it hasn't changed that much, I've always had this male body and hormones help me to build muscle sooner, not to build more muscle. The moment I feel superior, with advantages, I'll quit, I'll step aside."

CE Europa responded to the political backlash by saying it stands for values of "sportsmanship," "fair play," and "compliance with current sports regulation."

As reported by Marca, the team also likened criticisms to violence and fascism and said it fights for the right of people to live lives "free from all kinds of violence."

"Combating hate crimes and transferable violence is a collective duty that challenges us throughout society," the team reportedly added. "Therefore, we reiterate and say very loudly that we remain firm. Against aggression and fascism, we say 'not a step back.'"

Councilor Tomas responded by accusing the team of inflicting violence against women.

At the same time, despite both players being born women, playing on a women's team, and having identification that labels them as female, CE Europa still chooses to refer to them as males.

"Alex is developing as a player, he has obvious technical shortcomings, he is a fast player, but we have four or five more like him. He is not the fastest," team coordinator Nany Haces said in 2022.

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'No balls necessary': Women's soccer team apologizes to transgender community for 'too many balls' ad campaign



A new franchise in the National Women's Soccer League has issued an apology for airing a commercial asserting there are "too many balls" in Boston sports.

The BOS Nation Football Club posted a one-minute video on X Tuesday that features cameos from Tom Brady and a member of the Boston Bruins. The video focuses on Boston's championship culture and highlights the "trophies, banners, rings, and balls" in the city.

'At a time when trans women are being excluded from sport at every level, is "too many balls" really the tagline you want to go with here?'

"Old balls, new balls, steel balls, cold balls, even goat balls," the narrator says.

The video then shifts focus on how Boston could use a new women's team.

"Boston loves its balls, but maybe there are too many balls in this town," the voiceover continues, before introducing the club.

"We are BOS Nation, where anything is possible. No balls necessary," it concludes.

The entire campaign was in jest, and some might say completely harmless given the context, but that didn't stop the team from crumbling under criticism from activists.

Notably, a WNBA writer said the ad felt like it excluded transgender people.

"The thing that bothers me the most about this campaign is how TERFy it comes across," Frankie de la Cretaz wrote. "At a time when trans women are being excluded from sport at every level, is 'too many balls' really the tagline you want to go with here?"

The acronym "TERF" stands for "trans-exclusionary radical feminists," meaning feminists who don't believe males can become females.

De la Cretaz also wrote about feeling "unsafe" at a WNBA game because a fan was wearing a Make America Great Again hat.

Amid the hubbub, the BOS Nation Football Club deleted its campaign video then issued a groveling apology to anyone offended.

"While we had hoped to create a bold and buzzworthy brand launch campaign, we missed the mark," the team said in a statement. "We fully acknowledge that the content of the campaign did not reflect the safe and welcoming environment we strive to create for all, and we apologize to the LGBTQ+ community and to the trans community in particular for the hurt we caused."

The team's statement also declared that "we are proud to be part of the most inclusive sports league in the world and are committed to upholding the unifying values that define the NWSL and our club."

The team then thanked those who held them accountable and called for them to "do better."

"We hear you and we will, together," the statement concluded.

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As has become typical with members of woke activist mobs, the apology was not received well, and they immediately started demanding that the team change its name:

  • "Just change the name and fire the people who were involved in approving this advertising, and it will help," the top response read.
  • "Now apologize for the name and actually choose a name," another reply demanded.
  • "At its face, defining women on the existence of men is just a really weak marketing play in 2024," another user declared.

The NWSL has been celebrating activism for years, including "Pride Month" and Juneteenth.

The league also has instituted "ongoing efforts" to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that focus on "promoting equality and social justice within the sports community and society at large."

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'That can hurt other people': US women's soccer player complains about teammate posting content critical of transgenderism



U.S. women's soccer player Tierna Davidson argued that it would be more difficult for the squad to represent gay people after her teammate shared a religious video on social media.

Davidson spoke about Korbin Albert, her 20-year-old teammate who faced criticism online for sharing a video from a Christian service that showed a person with an intellectual disability giving a speech about stopping his gender transition.

Albert also deleted a post from 2023 in which her family reportedly took turns stating their "pronouns are U.S.A.," which was also criticized.

'I want to be able to represent the queer community really well on this team.'

Davidson spoke to ESPN reporter Sarah Spain before the U.S. team played Zambia in the Olympics.

"It's been difficult," she said of the controversy around Albert. Davidson, who is gay, according to Fox News, added that she didn't want anything to hinder her ability to support gay people while playing soccer.

"It was difficult for me when it first happened, and it's been hard to hear how fans have been taking it because I feel like I want to be able to represent the queer community really well on this team, and so I want to have fans feel really welcome and feel like they can see themselves on this field in this team, so I don't want there to be any sort of feeling that they are not welcome here."

"I think it’s a difficult situation that has obviously affected me personally given what she was speaking on. I think that it is something you have to learn as a young player, especially with the platform that you're given," she added.

Despite Davidson's supposition, she is only 25, just five years older than Albert. She then claimed that Albert's choice to share the video can "hurt other people."

"Your beliefs, or how you choose to express certain things, is very public, and people do look and listen. Whether or not it’s something that you grew up with, or it was instilled upon you from a young age, and you might not know better, it is something that can hurt other people."

When Albert faced the backlash during late March 2024, she was also criticized by former soccer player and activist Megan Rapinoe.

Albert was accused of liking a meme on Instagram with the caption, "God taking time off performing miracles to make sure Megan Rapinoe sprains her ankle in her final ever game."

Rapinoe accused Albert of hiding behind her religion and asked if she was "making any type of space safer, more inclusive" or "more whole."

The young player would later "sincerely apologize" for her actions. Albert said that "liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful."

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US soccer player apologizes for sharing Christian content after Megan Rapinoe says it's hateful and causing child suicide



A United States women's national soccer team player has apologized after sharing and liking online content deemed to be offensive.

Korbin Albert, a 20-year-old from Illinois, faced criticism online for sharing a video from a Christian service that showed a person with an intellectual disability giving a speech about stopping their gender transition. The video was characterized in multiple outlets as being content that simply says "feeling transgender" is wrong.

The young soccer player was also criticized for what appeared to be a deleted post from 2023, in which her family reportedly took turns stating their "pronouns are U.S.A.," according to the Athletic.

Albert was also lectured online for liking a meme on Instagram, which had the caption, "God taking time off performing miracles to make sure Megan Rapinoe sprains her ankle in her final ever game."

Perhaps the latter was why former U.S. women's player Rapinoe took such great offense, calling out Albert and claiming the young woman was hiding behind her religion. Albert also wears Rapinoe's former number 15 for the U.S. women's national team.

"For people who want to hide behind 'my beliefs' I would just ask one question, are you making any type of space safer, more inclusive, more whole, any semblance of better, bringing the best out of anyone?" Rapinoe asked on her Instagram account.

The now-retired player also claimed that if these outcomes weren't being achieved, people are causing children to commit suicide due to their "hate."

"Because if you aren’t all you believe in is hate. And Kids are literally killing themselves because of this hate. Wake, TF up! Yours Truly, #15," she continued. "For all my trans homie[s] enduring this horrific treatment day in and day out I see you and hear you and I am WITH YOU," she added.



Rapinoe later told the Athletic that her words were indeed in response to Albert's social media activity. She also told the outlet that the lives of those who identify as queer are in danger due to online commentary and legislation. She was not specific about any legislation.

At least four former teammates of Rapinoe reportedly shared her post in support, including Becky Sauerbrunn, Lynn Williams, Sam Mewis, and Kristie Mewis.

Seemingly feeling the pressure, Albert issued an apology for the simple act of "liking and sharing" social media posts that were "offensive."

"I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media. Liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful which was never my intent. I’m really disappointed in myself and am deeply sorry for the hurt that I have caused to my teammates, other players, fans, friends and anyone who was offended."

"I truly believe that everyone should feel safe and respected everywhere and on all playing fields. I know my actions have not lived up to that and for that l sincerely apologize. It’s an honor and a privilege to get to play this sport on the world stage and I promise to do better," she added.


Rapinoe has consistently been a controversial figure with her political and social activism, which has included supporting transgender athletes in women's sports and the nonsensical idea of equal pay in sports.

Rapinoe has also stated that her social justice advocacy was more important to her than her athletic accomplishments and claimed that her career-ending injury was proof that God does not exist.

She retired from professional soccer in 2023.

After reposting a video about detransitioning soccer player Korbin Albert received criticism. Meghan Rapinoe is at the helm of cancel culture while Albert gives in and apologizes under pressure.\n#breaking #korbinalbert #USA
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Spain's ex-soccer president to stand trial for sexual assault after kissing female player at World Cup celebration

Spain's ex-soccer president to stand trial for sexual assault after kissing female player at World Cup celebration



Former Spanish soccer President Luis Rubiales will go on trial for his kiss of a female soccer player after the country won the Women's World Cup, which prosecutors have alleged was a sexual assault.

Rubiales appeared to kiss star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, which sparked outrage among her teammates. Hermoso later filed a criminal complaint.

State prosecutors are reportedly seeking a fine or imprisonment of up to a year, Yahoo reported, which would fall under the jurisdiction of a new law that reportedly eliminates any discrepancies between sexual harassment and sexual assault. As such, the charge against Rubiales is sexual assault, along with an alleged attempt to coerce the victim into publicly supporting him.

The judge reportedly described evidence that Rubiales pressured Hermoso to appear in a video in the aftermath, but she refused. Other Spanish soccer officials allegedly applied additional pressure to the player as well.

Rubiales denies any criminal wrongdoing, the Sun reported, and previously claimed that he was a victim of a campaign led by "false feminists."

However, the day immediately following the Women's World Cup, Hermoso had downplayed the incident when she called the kiss "mutual" and said she had maintained a great relationship with Rubiales.

"It was a mutual, totally spontaneous gesture because of the huge joy of winning a World Cup," she said, according to Fox News. "The 'presi' and I have a great relationship. His behavior with us has been a '10.' It was a natural gesture, of affection and gratitude. ... We've won a World Cup, and we won't get away from what's important."

"There are idiots everywhere," Rubiales reportedly stated. "When two people have a gesture of affection, that isn't important, we can't pay attention to idiocy. We're [world] champions and I'll focus on that."

Further complaints rolled in as the soccer president was retroactively criticized for a crotch grab he made on-camera earlier in the Women's World Cup. There was also outcry according to the Daily Mail over the executive carrying around one of the female players during the championship celebration.

It took just a few days after the celebration for the entire women's team to refuse to play again until the president stepped down.

"No woman should feel the need to respond to the forceful images that the whole world has seen and of course, they should not be involved in non-consensual attitudes," the team said as part of a statement.

After initially refusing to resign, less than three weeks later Rubiales decided to step down following a 90-day ban from soccer's international governing bod,y FIFA.

"After the suspension from FIFA, plus all the other proceedings opened against me, it’s evident that I cannot go back to my position," Rubiales said in a letter.

Rubiales has since seen his appeal of a new, three-year FIFA ban rejected, with the appeals committee saying they were "comfortably satisfied that Mr Rubiales behaved in a manner contrary to the principles" of the organization.

The kiss was declared as "unconsented and carried out unilaterally and in a surprising fashion" by a Spanish High Court.

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While Megan Rapinoe complains her injury proves God doesn't exist, NFL rookie phenom CJ Stroud proclaims his faith in God



Women's soccer icon Megan Rapinoe made her latest headline over the weekend when she complained that her "f***ed-up" injury — which forced her early exit from her final game ever — is "proof" that God doesn't exist.

However, that same weekend, NFL rookie phenom C.J. Stroud, quarterback for the Houston Texans, was doing the opposite — proclaiming his faith in God in a very public way after his team's last-second 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals:

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It was far from the first time Stroud made such statements regarding his faith. Indeed, as his on-field play attracts more and more attention, Stroud continues to refocus things on God.

Here's what he had to say after the Texans' last-minute, come-from-behind victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this month:

The Houston Chronicle noted that Stroud "has a rapidly growing platform on social media, where he identifies as a 'follower of Christ' and shares a Book of Proverbs passage that says, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.'" The paper added that Stroud has attracted more than 550,000 Instagram followers.

Even after the Texans lost to the Indianapolis Colts in September, Stroud said there's something much bigger than football happening in his life, "and if I have to use football for my purpose — to spread the gospel and the life of Jesus Christ — then I'll do that. And I think that's what God wants."

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As you can imagine, with Stroud's profile growing every day, a number of folks on social media took notice and contrasted his words with Rapinoe's:

  • "Compare [Stroud's testimony] to the vapid and narcissistic Megan Rapinoe," one commenter wrote. "Give me Stroud every single time."
  • "Rapinoe ... and other woketards ... have ruined professional sports with their kneeling and whining," another user said. "This football quarterback C.J. Stroud thanks God for his miraculous wins and gives the glory to God. I'd watch football again if we had more humble players like this."
  • "C.J. Stroud testified the power of God that through him, he was able to overcome struggles. Then we heard Megan Rapinoe say and laugh that her injury was proof of no God," another commenter observed. "C.J. Stroud is the example today of what the Rev. Dr. [Martin Luther] King preached about."
  • "C.J. Stroud > Rapinoe," another user concluded.

And...

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