PSG Penalized for Homophobic Chants at Stadium

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been sanctioned by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) with a partial stadium closure following homophobic chants from fans during their match against Strasbourg on October 19, 2023. The Auteuil stand at Parc des Princes will be partially closed for the match against Toulouse FC on November 22, but the upcoming game against RC Lens on November 2 will proceed without restrictions. The chants, directed at Olympique de Marseille and former player Adrien Rabiot, were condemned despite attempts by the club to halt them. This sanction follows similar penalties in September 2023 for comparable incidents involving PSG fans. Additionally, four PSG players received suspended one-match bans last season for their involvement in offensive chants. The French sports minister has warned of potential suspensions of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches if such behavior continues.