French Clubs Face Deductions for Fan Homophobia

LGBTQ+ Rights Groups Welcome Move

Measure Approved by French Football Federation

LGBTQ+ rights groups have welcomed a decision by the French Football Federation (FFF) to impose point deductions on clubs whose fans engage in homophobic chanting.

The measure was approved at a meeting of the FFF's Executive Committee on Wednesday, and will come into effect immediately.

Under the new rules, clubs will be deducted one point for each instance of homophobic chanting by their fans.

The FFF has also announced that it will be working with clubs to raise awareness of the issue and to promote inclusivity in football.

The move has been welcomed by LGBTQ+ rights groups, who have long campaigned for tougher action against homophobia in football.

"This is a significant step forward in the fight against homophobia in football," said Antoine Griezmann, a spokesperson for the French LGBTQ+ rights group SOS Homophobie.

"It sends a clear message that homophobic chanting will not be tolerated in French football."

The FFF's decision follows a number of high-profile incidents of homophobic chanting by fans in recent months.

In March, a group of fans at a Paris Saint-Germain match were filmed chanting homophobic slurs at opposition players.

The incident led to widespread condemnation, and prompted the FFF to announce that it would be taking action to tackle the issue.

The FFF's decision to impose point deductions is a significant step forward in the fight against homophobia in football.

It sends a clear message that homophobic chanting will not be tolerated, and it is hoped that it will help to create a more inclusive environment in French football.