Gay rights campaigners have urged Paul Scholes to apologise
after the Manchester United midfielder allegedly made a homophobic
remark during the Champions League victory over Benfica.
The 31-year-old former England international is alleged to have
made the comment after receiving a yellow card from referee Frank
De Bleeckere in the 10th minute of Tuesday night's clash at the
Stadium of Light.
Peter Tatchell, of gay human rights group OutRage!, said: "We urge
Paul to apologise and to express his opposition to
homophobia.
Tatchell also urged the FA to tackle the problem in the game.
