Marta Xargay Casademont and Homophobic Email Incident Shakes WNBA Community
Escalating Threats Against Marta Xargay Casademont
MINNEAPOLIS — Marta Xargay Casademont, wife of New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, received a violent homophobic email following Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Stewart revealed that this email is part of an ongoing series of threats aimed at their family. Marta reported the email to authorities, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and underlining the couple's commitment to safety.
Response from WNBA Community
According to Stewart, the couple alerted both the team and the league after the incident. She emphasized the importance of addressing such hate-filled comments, stating, “It’s unacceptable to bring this behavior into our sport.” Stewart noted that the spotlight of the finals seems to have intensified these negative messages.
- Significant backlash against WNBA players online
- Commissioner Cathy Engelbert condemned the hatred
- Marta and Breanna married in 2021 and have two children
- Marta's background as a former Spanish professional player
As the WNBA continues to prioritizes inclusivity, this incident has reignited discussions about the treatment of athletes within the sport.
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