A Classic is not played, it is won. This is a phrase that we often hear when Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille meet. Last night, it was the Ile-de-France residents who emerged victorious from this summit shock. We can even say that Marquinhos’ teammates came out with flying colors since they won 4-0 and proved that without Kylian Mbappé (out injured in the 32nd minute) they can put in an interesting performance. The evening was therefore almost perfect in the capital. Almost, because since last night several controversies have tarnished this success.
Indeed, several OM players assured that they had been insulted by certain Ile-de-France supporters last night. They would have sung: “the Marseillais are p####, sons of p####, enc####“. But this is not the only controversy. Free Ligue 1 broadcast images of PSG players celebrating their victory in front of their supporters. And some have visibly slipped. We saw Layvin Kurzawa, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani and Achraf Hakimi copiously insulting the Phocaeans.
PSG raises its voice, the LFP will crack down
For his part, Warren Zaire-Emery (17 years old), megaphone in hand, blurted out: “Marseillais, n… your mother.” An attitude that shocked. PSG also published a press release following these incidents. “Paris Saint-Germain condemns all forms of discrimination and wishes to point out that they have no place either in stadiums or in society. Paris Saint-Germain has worked for many years with leading associations in the fight against all discrimination, such as SOS Homophobia, which promotes prevention within training and pre-training centers, Sportitude, SOS Racisme and Licra. with the club and the supporters.”
The French champions also specified that a meeting will be organized in the coming days with “all of its partners on this essential subject”. But the Ile-de-France management did not really succeed in putting out the fire. Indeed, RMC Sport explains that the disciplinary committee of the Professional Football League does not want to let this go. She will take up the facts of insults from PSG supporters and players during Sunday’s Classico. The file will therefore be opened on Wednesday. It is possible that PSG and the players concerned will be sanctioned. To be continued…
