French Football Club To Take Legal Action Against Own Fans: 'Such Behaviour Is Unacceptable'

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Last Updated:November 11, 2025, 09:22 IST

Testimonies and video footage showed some Lille fans making racist remarks during Sunday's 2-0 loss at Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

Ligue 1 club Lille announced on Monday their intention to take legal action against certain fans following incidents of hate speech and racist insults in the visitors’ stands during their matches at Red Star Belgrade and Strasbourg last week.

“LOSC strongly condemns the unacceptable behaviour observed, as well as the hateful comments and racist insults made by certain individuals in the visitors’ section during trips to Belgrade and Strasbourg last Thursday and Sunday," the club stated.

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“Such behaviour is unacceptable and completely contrary to the values that the club consistently upholds and promotes."

This statement followed testimonies and video footage circulating on social media, which showed some Lille fans making racist remarks during Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

Lille also suffered a 1-0 defeat against Red Star in the Europa League.

“Concrete measures were taken this morning. A procedure to identify the individuals involved is currently under way, with a view to filing several complaints with the police authorities," the club added.

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“LOSC intends to pursue legal action against them and seek appropriate sanctions."

With Reuters Inputs

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November 11, 2025, 09:22 IST

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