The death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder and former leader of the National Front, continues to make people talk. A controversial political figure in France, his death sparked varied reactions, particularly abroad, where supporters of Lazio Rome, known for their connections with the far right, paid tribute to his memory during a recent match . But it is not only in Italy that this tribute took place: in France, a Ligue 1 club is also at the heart of a scandal.
Lille supporters at the heart of the controversy
The club in question is none other than LOSC, some of whose supporters shocked this weekend during the trip to Auxerre. Before kick-off, around thirty members of the Dogues Virage Est group, gathered in the visitors’ park, sang a song in tribute to Jean-Marie Le Pen. A sequence reported by So Foot and La Voix du Nord, which caused unease within the French football community.
According to testimonies from supporters present, the song, launched by a few individuals, was not taken up by the majority of Lille fans. “There were about 300 of us in the lot, and only a handful participated in this outrageous chant,” explains Félix, a supporter interviewed by So Foot. Despite everything, this initiative tarnished the image of LOSC, especially as fans present expressed their embarrassment at this behavior.
A minority that makes noise
These actions once again highlight the historical links of certain groups of supporters with extremist ideologies. “The world prefers to avoid trouble with this kind of individuals,” deplores a Lille fan, who regrets that these provocations harm all supporters.
On social networks, the indignation is general. Many point out that this type of tribute has no place in the stands. However, the LOSC club has not yet officially reacted to this controversy, which could fuel the unease.
An expected conviction
This scandal once again raises the question of behavior within the stands, where incidents of this type continue to emerge despite efforts to stem the abuses. While Ligue 1 seeks to strengthen its image, these provocations, even from a minority, harm the entire championship.
If LOSC must now manage this crisis, other clubs will also have to be extra vigilant to prevent small groups from taking the image of French football hostage.
