Homophobic and racist chanting during the biggest match in the French league between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille again highlighted French soccer’s inability to properly deal with both issues. A French campaign group on Monday called on the country’s authorities to punish the discriminatory singing,

Paris Saint-Germain remain on course for a historic unbeaten season in Ligue 1 after a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille in Le Classique on Sunday opened up a 19-point lead with 26 games played in France's top flight.

Paris St Germain took another big step towards the Ligue 1 crown with a 3-1 home win over second-placed Olympique de Marseille on Sunday to extend their lead at the top to 19 points.

Marseille condemn the "personal attacks" aimed at midfielder Adrien Rabiot and his family during the 3-1 defeat at Paris St-Germain on Sunday.

France defender Jules Koundé said “firm” action should be taken against Paris Saint-Germain fans who unfurled an insulting banner aimed at Adrien Rabiot and his mother in the game against Marseille. Adrien and Véronique Rabiot were the subject of an insulting message on a large banner clearly visible in the Auteuil end of the Parc des Princes in Sunday's Ligue 1 match.