Aurore Bergé Rebukes Vallejo After Sexist Remarks at Roland‑Garros

Aurore Bergé, France's minister for gender equality, posted a comment on X. The post was published two days after Paraguayan Adolfo Daniel Vallejo made sexist remarks aimed at a referee during Roland‑Garros. Vallejo is a Paraguayan football official. His remarks were directed at a referee and characterised as sexist. Bergé's portfolio includes promoting equality between men and women in sport. In her X comment she cited the principle that competence has no gender. The minister’s message directly rebuked Vallejo. The exchange highlighted ongoing concerns over gender bias in football officiating.