Taking a Stand Against Homophobia in Football: Urgent Need for Action

2023-09-28 09:50:27

After the homophobic chants heard during the PSG-OM clash on Sunday September 25, the scenario was repeated on Tuesday September 27 during the match between LOSC and Stade de Reims.

“New homophobic chants sung last night at the end of the Lille-Reims match. We condemn the notoriously and profoundly homophobic insults used in these songs which, broadcast to a large audience, trivialize and fuel homophobia.reacted Joël Deumier, vice-president of the SOS homophobia association.

We are calling for firm sanctions, the amplification of awareness-raising actions among supporters’ clubs, as well as a meeting of stakeholders in order to find effective ways to stop these chants which have no place in sport or in the society. »

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For its part, the Rouge direct collective writes: “ The Lille club must file a complaint against the authors of these homophobic songs, punishable by law! Still no complaint announced by PSG! Enough of impunity for homophobia. »

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