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.