Overview

• The Football Professionnel (LFP) has strongly condemned homophobic chants and racist banners displayed by OGC Nice supporters during Sunday’s match against Olympique de Marseille.
• The match was briefly interrupted in the 24th minute due to homophobic chants from Nice fans, who also targeted Marseille player Neal Maupay with offensive banners.
• One banner referred to Marseille residents as 'rats,' a comparison labeled as racist by Marseille’s mayor, Benoît Payan, who has called for firm action from the LFP.
• The LFP announced that its disciplinary commission will address these incidents during its meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing its commitment to combating discrimination in football.
• Olympique de Marseille issued a separate statement expressing outrage over the attacks on Maupay and the city of Marseille, calling the actions unacceptable and demanding accountability.