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beIN Sports Suspends Daniel Bravo Over Sexist On-Air Remark About Gaëtane Thiney

The suspension follows a viral clip that prompted a public apology, with Bravo phoning Thiney to apologize.

Overview

  • During Paris FCMarseille, Bravo commented on a shot of Paris FC women's sporting director Gaëtane Thiney by saying he thought she was talking about "lingerie," after first claiming she was "not very attentive."
  • beIN Sports issued a public apology to Thiney and viewers, reiterating that sexist remarks have no place on its platforms and referencing recent harassment faced by its journalist Vanessa Le Moigne.
  • Florent Houzot, the network’s editorial director, announced Bravo’s immediate suspension, said the consultant understood the decision, and confirmed Bravo called Thiney to express regret.
  • Paris FC condemned the comments as sexist and contrary to the club’s values, and the association Femmes Journalistes de Sport criticized the remark for undermining women’s legitimacy in sport.
  • The length of the suspension was not disclosed, and Bravo was pulled from a scheduled broadcast on Sunday night.