By AFP 01 October 2023 | 2:01 pm Four Paris Saint-Germain players on Sunday apologised for offensive chants aimed at rivals Marseille after a Ligue 1 game, saying they “sincerely regretted” their words. PSG’s players celebrate with supporters after winning the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on September 24, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Four Paris Saint-Germain players on Sunday apologised for offensive chants aimed at rivals Marseille after a Ligue 1 game, saying they “sincerely regretted” their words. French internationals Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, and Layvin Kurzawa and Moroccan Achraf Hakimi were filmed singing an insulting song towards Marseille fans after a 4-0 victory at the Parc des Princes on September 24. “We let ourselves get carried away by the euphoria and we sincerely regret the words we should not have said and would like to apologise,” the four said in identical posts on social media. “We are well aware of the impact of our actions and our words on the public, notably the youngest who dream watching a football match,” they continued, adding “in the future, we will do everything to further respect our duty to set an example”. Homophobic chants were also sung during this match by Parisian supporters for several minutes. The club and its four players will appear before the French football league’s disciplinary committee next Thursday, the day after PSG’s Champions League trip to Newcastle. Sport 2 mins ago Leicester thrashed Blackburn 4-1 to return to the top of the Championship on Sunday. 50 mins ago The match officials at fault for a botched VAR call that cost Liverpool a goal in their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham on Saturday have been removed from duty for the rest of the Premier League weekend. 56 mins ago Four Paris Saint-Germain players on Sunday apologised for offensive chants aimed at rivals Marseille after a Ligue 1 game, saying they “sincerely regretted” their words. 9 hours ago Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, has described the country’s football development after 63 years as phenomenal, saying the national teams at all levels were among the best in the world. Nigerians across the world are counting their fortunes after 63 years of Independence today, and according to Eguavoen, although sports have had… 10 hours ago It was an exciting day for gamers as 9mobile once again partnered with Gamr Africa to host the 2023 Player 9 E-sports Tournament in Lagos. The event brought together gaming enthusiasts, professionals and beginners to experience a festival-like gaming thriller. To participate, gamers registered online and onsite using the 9mobile-GAMR platform. Following this, the event… 10 hours ago Over 100 players are competing at the second Lekki Scrabble Classics (LSC), which began yesterday at Ikoyi Club 1938. The tournament, which was strategically set to coincide with Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, is expected to create the necessary ambience to mark the special national day. This year’s championship also bears a special tag as it… 11 hours ago Chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL), George Aluo, has described the 1XBet Cup slated to debut next month as a welcome contribution to the country’s grassroots football development. Aluo, who said the championship, which kicks off on October 3, will unearth hidden talents from different parts of the country, advised clubs in all levels… 1 day ago AC Milan overcame a struggling Lazio 2-0 on Saturday to provisionally take top spot in Serie A, while Victor Osimhen came off the bench for Napoli and scored in a 4-0 win at Lecce. Christian Pulisic gave Milan the lead on the hour at the San Siro when he slammed in a bobbling pass from… 1 day ago Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season came undone in a shock 2-1 loss to Wolves, as Manchester United slumped to a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday. 1 day ago Napoli secured their second Serie A victory in four days as Victor Osimhen came off the bench and scored in a 4-0 win at Lecce to lift the Italian champions up to third.
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