Prosecutors in Paris, France, have opened an investigation into a possible criminal “anti-Semitic act” at the Olympic men’s soccer stadium.

“The Paris Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games has filed a police complaint over the hanging of banners with political messages on the soccer field, and the Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into possible criminal offenses,” the BBC reported on Jan. 31 (KST).

“Some fans made anti-Semitic gestures and there were also banners and chants during the game referring to the ongoing war in Gaza,” the outlet added, citing a spokesperson for the Paris prosecutor’s office.

In the stands at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, during the second Group D men’s soccer match between Israel and Paraguay on Aug. 28, some fans waved Palestinian flags and displayed banners reading “Genocide Olympics.

Earlier in the day, spectators wearing T-shirts that read “Free Palestine” were visible at the stadium for the first group game between Israel and Mali on June 25, and booed when the Israeli national anthem was played.

Israeli fans chanted “Free the hostages” in protest, which was countered by chants of “Free the hostages.

Eventually, the Paris organizers filed a police complaint against the crowd for political behavior in the stadium after the Israel-Paraguay game.

“We strongly condemn these acts,” said a spokesperson for the Paris Organizing Committee, adding, ”We are committed to fighting all forms of discrimination that are contrary to the values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We remind everyone that the Olympic Games are a time of unity and tolerance.”

Paris prosecutors said they are also investigating death threats received by three Israeli athletes competing in the Games. 카지노사이트 추천