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The majority of French fans are in favor of sanctions for inappropriate behavior during matches

The majority of French fans are in favor of sanctions for inappropriate behavior during matches

Most French football fans agree that more discipline should be enforced at matches against fans who behave inappropriately.

The issue of inappropriate behavior at matches came to light when homophobic songs were played during a match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg Alsace at the Parc des Princes on 19 October.

right to left And Odaxa-Winamax We recently conducted a survey asking football fans what kind of punishment should be given when inappropriate behavior occurs, as we saw in the above-mentioned match.

Olympique de Marseille and PSG fans have been warned in advance Le Classique Between the two sides at the Stade Vélodrome on Sunday. However, it was reported that homophobic slogans were shouted in the Vélodrome during the match.

The results revealed that 77% of football fans and 82% of French believe sanctions are necessary for inappropriate chants.

Meanwhile, 16% of those surveyed described shocking homophobic chants as “folklore” Ifootball. On Thursday, French Sports Minister Gil Avérous said future homophobic chants or violence could lead to Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches is being suspended or stopped completely.

French football league governing body Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) condemned the chants heard on 19 October

French prominent Bruno Retailleau said on Thursday that the two men responsible for starting the homophobic chants defined.

GFFN | Joel Lefevre