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PARIS — Every player in the top two divisions of men's soccer in France will have "WO=MAN" written on the back of their jerseys instead of their names this weekend. The French league initiative is centered around International Women's Day on Saturday. It started Friday with Toulouse's home game against Monaco, which finished 1-1. The initiative was continuing on Saturday and Sunday with the other teams in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. The LFP says the "WO=MAN" message highlights "the importance of gender equality not only on the field, but also in the stands." LED panels around the pitches will display "WO=MAN" and official match balls have the motto written on them.
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