Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players Randall Kolo Mouani, Ousmane Demele, Achraf Hakimi and Layvin Kurzawa have been suspended for one game for shouting homophobic chants, the French Professional Football League (LFP) said on Thursday.
The incident occurred during the game between PSG and Olympique Marseille at the Parc dos Principes stadium in Paris. According to Reuters, Paris fans were heard celebrating the victory over their opponents with homophobic chants at Marseille, and reports said the home team’s players were also involved.
The body that oversees professional football in France suspended the players and decided to close the Auteuil stand in Parc dos Principe from October 10 for two games, one of which was suspended.
“The club regrets that the Disciplinary Committee took an excessive and collective measure that could prejudice the dialogue and prevention work carried out by the club with associations, institutions and fans,” PSG said in a statement, adding that it would not appeal. LFP decision.
Portuguese Vitinha, Danilo Pereira and Gonçalo Ramos play for Paris Saint-Germain. In a 4-0 win over Marseille, Ramos made his debut for the Parisian team.