Paris FC Supporter Arrested for Insulting French Interior Minister During Match
The arrest at Stade Charléty highlights escalating tensions between football fans and authorities as the government intensifies its crackdown on misconduct.
- A Paris FC supporter was detained during the club's match against Clermont for using a megaphone to insult Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
- The arrest followed a call from Police Prefect Laurent Nuñez to Paris FC President Pierre Ferracci, who intervened in the stands alongside security officials.
- This incident marks the latest development in the government's campaign against fan misconduct, which includes nominative ticketing and group dissolutions.
- Retailleau has been a frequent target of criticism from football supporter groups, who accuse him of repressive policies against fans.
- The Old Clan, a Paris FC ultra group, is expected to release a statement addressing the incident and the broader crackdown on fan groups.
Ouest-France 