LFP Condemns Homophobic Chants by PSG Fans

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has condemned homophobic chants from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans during their recent match against Strasbourg, emphasizing the need to eliminate such behavior from football. The chants targeted rival club Olympique de Marseille and former PSG player Adrien Rabiot, who recently transferred to Marseille, and occurred despite the stadium announcer's attempts to halt them. The LFP has referred the incident to its disciplinary committee, which may impose sanctions similar to past actions, including the closure of the Auteuil stand. This incident follows a pattern of homophobic behavior from PSG supporters, with the league previously penalizing players for similar actions last season. The upcoming match against Marseille could heighten tensions, as PSG fans have been banned from attending for security reasons. This ongoing issue highlights the struggle within professional football to combat discrimination in stadiums.