SPORTSMANOR

The first Le Classique match between PSG and Marseille this season ended in a significant controversy that overshadowed PSG's commanding 4-0 home victory on Sunday.

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The numerous homophobic shouts heard during Marseille's important away game against their French Ligue 1 rival had the fans extremely unhappy.

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An online video depicts PSG fans using derogatory homophobic slurs on Marseille supporters throughout the match. Stronger penalties have been demanded by many soccer supporters.

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Amelie Oudea-Castera, France's minister of sport, has denounced these slurs. It is impossible to ignore such cruel and bigoted chanting in our stands, she continued.

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Amelie has asked PSG to make a legal complaint, and the disciplinary committee of the French federation will investigate this situation. "Identify the offenders and bring them to justice," she continued.

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PSG has since issued a statement denouncing any sorts of prejudice. "Intends to further strengthen its preventive work in the fight against homophobia," it continued.

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Additionally, PSG has proposed setting up a meeting with all partners in the upcoming days to discuss how to handle this kind of grave discrimination issue.

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