Lille ‘to Pursue Legal Action’ Against Some Fans After Racist Insults At Away Games

The Ligue 1 nine Lille will prosecute ineligible action against immoderate of their fans aft incidents of dislike reside and racist insults successful nan visitors’ stands during their matches astatine Red Star Belgrade and Strasbourg past week.

“LOSC powerfully condemns nan unacceptable behaviour observed, arsenic good arsenic nan hateful comments and racist insults made by definite individuals successful nan visitors’ conception during trips to Belgrade and Strasbourg past Thursday and Sunday,” nan nine said successful a statement.

“Such behaviour is unacceptable and wholly contrary to nan values that nan nine consistently upholds and promotes.”

The connection came aft testimonies and video footage circulated connected societal media showing immoderate Lille fans shouting racist remarks successful Sunday’s 2-0 nonaccomplishment astatine Strasbourg successful Ligue 1. Lille besides mislaid 1-0 astatine Red Star successful nan Europa League past Thursday.

“Concrete measures were taken this morning. A process to place nan individuals progressive is presently nether way, pinch a position to filing respective complaints pinch nan constabulary authorities,” nan nine said.

“LOSC intends to prosecute ineligible action against them and activity due sanctions.”