The FLF has pledged reforms and apologised publicly Tuesday after admitting failures in its handling of the Gerson Rodrigues controversy – but stopped short of addressing his immediate playing future.

The Luxembourg Football Federation (FLF) issued a statement on Tuesday addressing the recent controversy involving player Gerson Rodrigues.

In its announcement, the FLF publicly apologised and acknowledged mishandling the situation, citing failures in communication and decision-making.

Following "internal discussions," the federation confirmed it would establish an independent ethics committee to review the events surrounding Rodrigues' selection and their repercussions. The committee's findings will inform recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future, with the FLF emphasising a commitment to strengthening transparency and mutual respect within the organisation.

The committee's composition, which will include representatives from sports, law, and civil society, is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks. The FLF stated its intention to learn from its mistakes and implement appropriate corrective measures.

The statement did not clarify whether Rodrigues would remain part of the squad for Luxembourg's upcoming friendly match against Ireland on Tuesday evening.

Protest planned for Luxembourg-Ireland football match

The feminist organisation CID Fraen an Gender has announced another protest during Tuesday evening's international friendly between Luxembourg and Ireland at the Stade de Luxembourg in Cloche d'Or.

This follows their previous demonstration during the Slovenia match, which organisers note was "brutally" halted by security.

Around ten organisations will join the protest, including CID Fraen an Gender and members of the International Women's Day (JIF) platform. The initiative has drawn support from several political groups and unions, including the Left Party (Déi Lénk), the Socialist Women (LSAP's women's section), the Green Party (Déi Gréng), and the Independent Luxembourg Trade Union Confederation (OGBL).

Additional backing comes from La Voix des Survivantes (a domestic violence victims' support group) and youth wings of the OGBL, the Left Party, LSAP, and the Green Party.

The protest targets Luxembourg's continued selection of footballer Gerson Rodrigues, who recently received an 18-month suspended sentence for assault and domestic violence.

Organisers emphasised their resolve, noting that two participants were injured by security during Friday's protest but vowing not to be intimidated.