2023-10-30 11:45:58
As if that wasn’t enough! After the postponement of the OL-OM match following serious incidents concerning OL players who saw their bus stoned, causing serious injuries for their coach Fabio Grosso, other serious facts were reported on social networks, but this this time on the side of the Lyon supporters.
After having managed to enter their enclosure following the stone-throwing of several supporters’ buses, some OL fans began to sing racist chants, make monkey expressions and even Nazi salutes, while waving their passports and identity cards. Several of these acts were filmed and relayed on social networks. According to L’Équipe, Lyon hooligans banned from Groupama Stadium could be among the perpetrators of these actions.
Several Internet users shared photos and videos of the events, mentioning the Professional Football League (LFP) to demand action. “This club historically is not racist, but there are guys who are and take everyone hostage,” explained a Lyon supporter on X (ex-Twitter). The Minister of Sports and the LFP have not yet reacted to these events.
This Monday morning, the LFP indicates that the racist gestures of supporters in the stadium will be studied by the disciplinary committee on the basis of the reports sent to it. For its part, John Textor’s club strongly condemned the unacceptable racist behavior of individuals in the parking lot on Sunday. » “The club requested the videos to identify the perpetrators of any act contrary to the law, but also contrary to its values, and reiterates its desire to keep them away from the stands,” indicates OL in a press release.
???? OL strongly condemns the unacceptable racist behavior of individuals in the parking lot on Sunday. The club requested the videos to identify the perpetrators of any act contrary to the law, but also contrary to its values, and reiterates its desire to keep them away from the stands.
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) October 30, 2023
Amélie Oudéa-Castera simply reacted this Monday morning on France 2 about the stone-throwing of coaches. “If it is established that supporters were involved and the roles and responsibilities allow this to be established in a very clear and irrefutable manner, the clubs cannot ignore that, neither can the supporters’ associations, the league no more,” she said.
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