In a controversial move in the sports world, after the Kansas City Chiefs decided to refuse to participate in Pride Nights events, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially followed suit and announced that they would boycott these activities, causing a wave of backlash from fans and the media.

According to the Steelers’ representatives, the reason for this decision is a strong opposition to the values ​​that they believe Pride Nights events are promoting. A team spokesperson stated: “We do not stand for movements that are perceived as woke or impacting traditional beliefs and values. Pride Nights is a political and non-religious event, but in our view, it has been distorted and promoted values ​​that are contrary to the nature of our sport.”

The statement went further when a member of the team did not hesitate to call these events “evil”, claiming that it is contributing to chaos and division in society. “We cannot participate in things that undermine family and community values. For us, this is not just a sporting event, but a defense of our way of life and traditional values.”

However, many fans and social activists have criticized this decision. Many believe that boycotting Pride Nights only increases discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community and reduces the value of sports, which is a place to unite everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender.

In addition, sports experts also predict that this decision could cause division within the team, as not everyone agrees with the leadership’s views. Big stars of the Steelers, such as captain T.J. Watt, have remained silent on this issue, but fans are waiting for their reactions.

Both teams, the Chiefs and the Steelers, have faced pressure from sponsors and social groups, and the question is whether this decision is the right move in the modern sporting climate. Will the combination of politics, society and sport create deeper divisions, or is this simply a short-term backlash from conservative teams?

With this decision, it is certain that the debate around this issue will not stop here.