Tension as Muslim Player Refuses to Wear Club's Pride Jumper and Will Miss Important Game

• Haneen Zreika has rejected her club's offer to wear LGBTQI jersey for their next match on Friday night, January 28
• The 22-year-old Australian rules player is said to have turned her back into the kit based on her Islamic religion
• Those in charge of Greater Western Sydney Giants where she plays for are said to have refused to make better explanation on the issue

Haneen Zreika who is an Australian rules footballer has caused serious talks among fans around the world following her refusal to wear LGBTQI jersey because of her faith.

The 22-year-old who is currently playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the AFL Women's was reported to have rejected putting one any attire that has to do with LGBTQI.

There have been reports that between 75 and 80 per cent of the AFLW competition identify as being LGBTQI.

And according to the report on Daily Mail and Guardian, Haneen Zreika first informed her teammates the decision she took not to wear the kit and they are all said to have agreed with her.

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The reports added that Zreika's club have made their list for the Friday's night game citing private reason on the 22-year-old's omission.

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Zreika grew up in Western Sydney and was the first Muslim AFLW player when she debuted in 2019 coming to Australian rules football from a rugby league background.

This is the first year that the Giants have had a purpose-designed jumper for pride round which supports inclusion and diversity – particularly for the LGBTQ+ community.

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