CONTROVERSIAL AUSTRALIAN STAR Israel Folau has sparked outrage once again with a social media comment stating gay people will go to “hell”.
Folau, a devout Christian who was vocal in his opposition of Australia’s decision to legalise same-sex marriage last year, is already facing a social media backlash after outlining his views on Instagram.
Folau initially posted a graphic of ‘God’s plan’, which one user replied to by asking what God’s plan was for gay people?
The 29-year-old, who plays his club rugby for the Waratahs, replied:
“HELL… Unless they repent their sins and turn to God.”
A Rugby Australia spokesman told the Sydney Morning Herald that Folau’s views “did not reflect the views” of the organisation.
The spokesman added:
“We support all forms of inclusion whether it’s sexuality, race or gender.”
Folau has won 62 caps for Australia but is out of contract at the end of the year.
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That country is becoming a basquet case.
Its purple alright. Doubt they were making a political statement though.
Isn’t the away colours for Real Madrid, Spain’s capital’s team, purple?, or at least isn’t there purple in the trim of their home jersey? Does that also mean Real Madrid have links to the republican, anti monarchy movement? Doubt it.
@Jonathan Nolan: if you look at Real Madrid’s crest you will find the same colour as the trim . As for the other question you posed the answer is in the clubs very name .. Real means Royal ..
Ah stop, what a load of shite!
It’s actually blue but looks like purple on camera . The Spanish football federation are being investigated for corruption at the highest level the president is out on bail . I imagine they spent little time looking at the fine details ( while signing with Adidas for another 10 years or so) . A bit of a PR ballsup at the first view . However all is not lost because some political commentators have jumped in at the deep end people are now pledging to buy the jersey to spite them. Never a dull moment over here !