PSG Fans' Homophobic Chants Condemned by LFP Amid Growing Concerns Over Stadium Violence

October 21, 2024
PSG Fans' Homophobic Chants Condemned by LFP Amid Growing Concerns Over Stadium Violence
  • Montarnier also recounted being insulted for asking fellow supporters to stop the homophobic chants, illustrating the group pressure faced by individuals in such situations.

  • The government has acknowledged the LFP's condemnation of the chants and its referral to the disciplinary commission for further action.

  • Politicians, including the Minister of Sports, have also condemned the homophobic chants, highlighting the seriousness of the issue.

  • This incident follows a pattern, as PSG faced disciplinary action last year for similar homophobic chants, resulting in the closure of the Auteuil stand for one match.

  • Recent matches have shown that little has changed regarding such chants in French football stadiums, indicating ongoing issues with homophobia in the sport.

  • Despite the stadium announcer's attempts to intervene twice and stop the chants, the supporters continued to sing, facing jeers from the crowd.

  • The homophobic chants were directed at Olympique de Marseille, PSG's upcoming opponent, ahead of their match scheduled for October 27.

  • Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau has emphasized the urgent need to address violence and homophobia in football, marking it as a significant challenge.

  • In response to the incidents, PSG reaffirmed its commitment to combat discrimination, including homophobia, and promised to create a respectful and safe environment for all supporters.

  • On October 20, 2024, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) condemned homophobic chants by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters during a Ligue 1 match against RC Strasbourg.

  • These chants, predominantly sung by the Ultras from the Auteuil stand, lasted for about ten minutes and were echoed by a significant portion of the crowd at Parc des Princes.

  • Jean-Baptiste Montarnier, a PSG season ticket holder and president of the LGBT+ supporter association Bleus et Fiers, reported feeling personally attacked by the chants.

Summary based on 15 sources


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