Overview

• The association Stop Homophobie filed a legal complaint against LFP President Vincent Labrune on April 25, 2025, for public homophobic insult.
• The complaint stems from an Instagram video posted by the LFP on April 19, which included a homophobic chant by AS Saint-Étienne fans.
• The chant was repeated in the stadium during the April 20 match without intervention from organizers, according to Stop Homophobie.
• The LFP has since removed the video, apologized, and reaffirmed its commitment to combating discrimination, while expressing surprise at the legal action.
• Anti-homophobia groups have criticized the LFP and broadcasters for inadequate enforcement against discriminatory chants, citing 202 sanctions for such incidents during the 2022–2023 season.