Referee halted the match in France due to mistaken homophobic chants: what really happened.
21.10.2025
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Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
21.10.2025
138
Situation in the Ligue 1 match
The Ligue 1 match in France was suspended by the referee due to a misunderstanding of the chants from the stands. Jérôme Brisard stopped the game in the 87th minute, believing he heard homophobic shouts, while in fact, these were words related to the terrorist attack in Nice in 2016.According to The Sun: During the Bastille Day celebrations, 86 people were killed in a deliberate truck attack…
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This incident has caused outrage among many players and coaches, who believe that the situation was misunderstood. It is important for referees to have a clear understanding of the context and content of the shouts in the stands to avoid unnecessary game stoppages.
This case underscores the need for attentiveness and caution during matches, as the emotions of fans can be interpreted ambiguously. Specifically, it is especially important to remember the tragic events of the past, which may be subjects of reminders and expressions from fans.
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