Four PSG players received disciplinary punishment. This was due to homophobic insults towards Marseille players

Four Paris Saint-Germain players have been given a one-match suspension by the disciplinary committee. The reason for the suspension is homophobic insults against Olympique Marseille players, who were beaten 4-0 by the Parisians in the recent Ligue 1 round robin.

On Sunday, 24 September, the Ligue 1 round robin match between PSG and Olympique Marseille was scheduled. In the end, the French big club clearly defeated its opponent, scoring four goals without conceding a single one.

Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the eighth minute and Randal Kolo Muani made it 2-0 in the 37th minute. Goncalo Ramos scored twice in the second half and PSG won 4:0.

After this big game, some of the home team players were euphoric. But Ousmane Dembélé, Layvin Kurzawa, Kolo Muani and Hakimi went too far in celebrating the victory.

They hurled several homophobic insults at their opponents, which were subsequently investigated by the LFP’s disciplinary committee, whose verdict is now clear – the quartet of PSG players have been given a one-match suspended sentence.

The battle between these traditional rivals regularly generates great tension among players and fans alike. However, the home side have subsequently apologised for their behaviour.

“We are well aware of the impact of our actions and words on the public, especially on the young ones who dream of watching a football match. We really regret the words we should never have said. We let ourselves get carried away by euphoria,” Hakimi and co. were quoted as saying by Le Monde.

“In the future, we will do everything we can to respect our duty to set an example even more,” the four players added in their statement.

Source: Le Monde, AP News