LFP Condemns Discriminatory Chants and Banners at Nice-Marseille Match

Homophobic chants and racist banners targeting Marseille and its players prompt disciplinary review by French football authorities.

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.