Marseille Mayor and French FA President Condemn Offensive Banners Targeting Adrien Rabiot

The recent Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille at the Parc des Princes has sparked controversy due to offensive banners and chants directed at Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot. The former PSG player faced a hostile reception upon his return to his old stomping grounds.

During the game, PSG ultras displayed banners with insulting messages targeting Rabiot and his family. One particularly offensive banner made derogatory comments about Rabiot’s mother and late father. The France international was also booed whenever he touched the ball.

In response to the incident, Rabiot took to social media to express his disappointment, stating that such behavior would have consequences. He also criticized PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, suggesting that money cannot buy class.

Following the match, Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan and French Football Federation President Philippe Diallo have publicly condemned the offensive displays. Payan described the attacks on Rabiot and his family as “intolerable” and emphasized that football should unite people rather than divide them.

Diallo echoed these sentiments, calling the banners and chants “disgraceful, shameful, and appalling.” He stressed that such behavior has no place in football or society at large and expressed his full support for those condemning these actions.

Both officials have called for greater respect and sportsmanship in football, highlighting the need to address issues of fan behavior and promote a more positive atmosphere in stadiums.