It was expected, the confirmation came this Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain supporters will be banned from traveling to Lyon on Sunday for the closing match of the 12th day of Ligue 1. The decision of the Rhône prefecture is motivated by “ the frequent sources of disturbances to public order due to the violent behavior of certain PSG supporters during trips by the Parisian team, which are recurrently demonstrated near stadiums or city centers. »
The antagonism between the supporters of OL and PSG, who notably clashed on the sidelines of the 2024 Coupe de France final or even during a match between Paris FC and Les Gones in Charléty.
This Sunday shock was classified level 5, the maximum possible, by the National Division for the Fight against Hooliganism (DNLH), considering that there was a critical risk of disturbances to public order. This is also why the public order system has been strengthened, “ exceptional measures » are mentioned by the Prefecture.
The city of Lyon banned “to any person claiming to be a supporter of Paris Saint-Germain”
Thus, traffic and parking on public roads are prohibited on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. in the city center of Lyon and around the Groupama Stadium. to any person claiming to be a supporter of Paris Saint-Germain or behaving as such, notably wearing a badge, scarf, clothing or flag in the club’s colors. »
Furthermore, the decree specifies that the transport, possession and use of firecrackers or other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited. Just like objects that can be used as projectiles and the transport of alcoholic beverages.
