French football body urges fans and students to keep politics out of stadiums
Summary
The ethics group of the French football federation is asking fans to avoid political messages during football games. This comes as many fans have shown support for students protesting nationwide, despite rules that keep sports events politically neutral.Key Facts
- The French football ethics body wants fans to keep politics out of the stadiums.
- Student protests across France have drawn attention and police have used tear gas and batons to break them up.
- Over 6,600 people were arrested nationwide during these protests, a very high number for French demonstrations.
- Some teenagers were seriously injured by police weapons during protests.
- Football fans displayed banners supporting the protesters and condemning police violence during recent matches.
- The ethics body said political, religious, or trade union displays are banned in sport by international and national rules.
- Sport events should be free from political or union fights to keep stadiums places for fun and unity.
- The call is for all fans to respect this rule and keep matches focused on sport only.
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