A French campaign group has called on the country's authorities to punish homophobic and racist chanting after the biggest match in the league between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille was marred by discriminatory singing.
The Rouge Direct group called on Monday for the ministers of sport, interior and justice, as well as officials from the French soccer federation and league, to ensure that these illegal chants are finally severely punished.
French referees have the power to stop play if fans chant homophobic and racist slurs in stadiums.
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