French football chiefs were on Monday investigating allegations of homophobic chanting during Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes.
Teenager Senny Mayulu scored his first Ligue 1 goal for the senior team as PSG won 4-2 to go top with 20 points after eight games.
But the match was punctuated during the second-half by abuse aimed at rivals Marseille – who PSG play next weekend – and the former PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot who joined Marseille in September.
Despite repeated pleas over the public address system for the chanting to stop, a section of PSG fans continued and jeered the requests.
“These latest discriminatory chants made by Paris Saint-Germain supporters are unacceptable when, at the same time, the whole of professional soccer has been working to ban homophobic behaviour and chants from stadiums,” said Ligue 1 organisers, the Ligue de Football Professionnel.
PSG, who play PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday night at the Parc des Princes, condemned the abuse.
“Paris Saint-Germain reaffirms its firm commitment against all forms of discrimination, including homophobia,” said a club statement.
“The club takes all necessary measures, before and during matches, to ensure that the Parc des Princes remains an inclusive place for all. We are actively working to ban discriminatory behaviour and promote a respectful environment, where every fan can enjoy soccer in complete safety.”
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Last season, four PSG players received a one match suspended sentence from the LFP’s disciplinary committee for offensive chants aimed at Marseille after a home league match.
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