FFF Backs Journalist Harassed After Lille Homophobic Chants as LOSC Condemns Fans

A complaint for cyberharassment is underway after commentator Sylvain Charley reported the insults during Lille’s loss to Rennes.

Overview

The French Football Federation voiced full support for ICI Nord journalist Sylvain Charley, who is facing online abuse after calling out homophobic chants during Lille–Rennes.
Stop Homophobie said a cyberharassment complaint is in progress over the messages targeting the journalist.
On Wednesday, LOSC issued a communiqué condemning the conduct of a small portion of its home crowd and offering sincere apologies to those affected.
The club pledged to cooperate with competent authorities, apply necessary sanctions, and reinforce prevention, awareness, and dialogue initiatives.
Reports indicated the chants targeted the LFP, the referee, and the media and were notably heard from members of the Dogues Virage Est supporters group.