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Chevalier Denies Far-Right Support After Instagram Like Fuels Backlash

The PSG and France goalkeeper calls the Instagram like an accident, prompting political reactions.

Overview

  • In overnight Instagram stories posted after PSG’s 3-2 win at Lyon, Lucas Chevalier said a now-deleted like on a post linked to the National Rally was an unintentional tap and apologized for the disturbance.
  • The liked post came from the account spittinfakt and featured a clip of LR vice‑president Julien Aubert saying he would choose the RN over the left in a hypothetical matchup.
  • Chevalier has faced online harassment, including reported racist insults, with politician Éric Ciotti publicly expressing support and condemning the abuse.
  • PSG and coach Luis Enrique have sought to cool the situation as scrutiny grows over the goalkeeper’s conduct beyond the pitch.
  • The episode follows a weekend of fan anger on social media, including calls for a boycott and demands for his departure, as he heads to the France squad gathering at Clairefontaine.