At the end of the match lost (2-0) by Marseille in London against Tottenham, Marseille supporters found nothing better to erase their frustration than to tear down a banner. Not just any: a huge LGBT banner in the colors of Tottenham. To get noticed, they also multiplied the bottle throws. This homophobic act is reported this Thursday by the “Rouge direct” association, which denounces all homophobic acts in football: “Homophobia in football was again illustrated in a violent and repugnant way yesterday (Wednesday) evening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the organization was angry via a press release shared on social networks. Ligue 1 clubs, like OM, benefit from unacceptable impunity when homophobic acts take place in their stadiums or when they are committed, like yesterday, by their supporters in the stadiums where they are hosted.
Some OM fans are not at their first attempt in this area. In 2017 at the Parc des Princes, they sang a homophobic song targeting Julien Cazarre. The association also pointed the finger at the last Classico at the Vélodrome in October 2021. During the reception of PSG some fans had chanted “we must kill these fags of Parisians”, according to the report made at the time by Rouge Direct. “Have actions been implemented by OM to fight concretely against the homophobic behavior of its supporters, asks the association. OM and the LFP must take this into account because last night’s homophobic act allows us to doubt it. »
After the incidents that occurred on Wednesday between supporters in the stands of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, UEFA has launched an investigation against the Marseille club. Its disciplinary committee will meet very quickly to rule on this case. OM risk sanctions.