The response was expected, it did not take long. After the homophobic chants heard Sunday evening during PSG-OM, the government breaks its silence. And responds by occupying the media field through the voice of the Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra.
“It is unthinkable to remain deaf to such hateful and homophobic chants in our stands,” she said after the events of Sunday evening at the Parc des Princes. No matter the rivalry or the stakes, they must be fought relentlessly by supporters, those involved in the competition, the authorities and public authorities. Yesterday, these songs spoiled the party at the Park. It is urgent to eradicate them from our stadiums. I made sure last night that a firm response was given. The LFP disciplinary committee has now been contacted. I invite PSG to file a complaint to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice, so that they are removed from the stadiums. »
The minister expects sanctions against the Parisian club and its supporters. “Our message is clear: absolute firmness against the unacceptable. And the common fight of all stakeholders will intensify. »