The match between PSG and OL was marked by an unexpected controversy, following insulting chants coming from Virage Auteuil, the Paris Saint-Germain ultra supporters group. As the match took place, chants such as “The Lyonnais are sluts” resonated in the stadium for several minutes. Faced with this situation, the referee summoned the captains and threatened to interrupt the match if the chants persisted.
The Ultras send the remonstrances away
To try to defuse the tension, Achraf Hakimi, captain of PSG this evening, went directly to the foot of Virage Auteuil, with his partner Vitinha. He implored fans to stop their hostile chants. At the same time, the stadium announcer and the giant screens broadcast messages reminding that such behavior was prohibited and that an interruption of the match, or even a loss by forfeit, could result.
Despite these warnings, the response from the Ultras group, Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP), was provocative. As a sign of defiance, they chanted phrases such as “Who cares…” or “Freedom for the Ultras”, without paying attention to the potential consequences. Finally, after a few tense minutes, the match was able to resume, but this incident sparked strong criticism.
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To summarize
For a few minutes, the meeting between PSG and OL was interrupted for homophobic chants. The reaction of the Ultras risks getting people talking. In fact, the Parisian supporters simply rejected any remonstration.
