Crystal Palace fans are literally fighting each other. How has it come to this?

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Tensions Between Crystal Palace Fans Erupt into Violence in Europe

A disturbing trend has emerged among some supporters of Crystal Palace, a Premier League team from London, as a series of incidents involving racist abuse and violent clashes between rival groups have surfaced. The chaos unfolded during the club's second match in the Conference League group stage in Strasbourg, France.

Footage posted on social media showed bottles and chairs being thrown at each other as two groups of fans, allegedly comprised of Palace supporters from different areas of London, clashed in a public square. The violence was sparked by years of simmering tensions between these rival groups, with some members of one faction reportedly facing sustained abuse from the other side.

According to those familiar with the situation, the long-running feud began when one group accused the other of attacking them without warning in Strasbourg. This incident allegedly marked a turning point in the violence that escalated during Palace's recent matches against teams in Poland and Ireland.

While Crystal Palace has made it clear in their supporters' charter that racism will not be tolerated, evidence suggests that some fans have been engaging in derogatory language towards players of different ethnic backgrounds, including those from Japan. The club is now compiling footage of the incidents in Strasbourg to take disciplinary action against any offenders.

A fan who attended a Palace match at Selhurst Park recently reported being subjected to a "constant barrage" of racist insults directed at players during the game. The player Jean-Philippe Mateta, a Frenchman of Congolese descent, has also been targeted with derogatory language by some supporters.

Palace officials have promised to take decisive action against any fans involved in the violent clashes in Strasbourg and have vowed to uphold their commitment to creating an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for all supporters. However, questions remain about how the club will ensure that these values are upheld, particularly given the complexity of modern-day fan culture.

 

[Panicky Phea]

I'm worried about this Crystal Palace thing... I mean, I get why people get passionate about football, but it's like, some fans take it to a whole other level . I've seen some crazy stuff online from other matches too, like when some Manchester United fans were chanting racist abuse towards that one African player... it just makes me wanna scream .

I think the club is trying their best, but it's hard when you got these deep-seated rivalries and different groups within the fanbase. It's not just about Crystal Palace, it's like, football in general has a big problem with racism and hooliganism . I hope they can figure out ways to address this stuff without losing their cool.

You know what would be awesome? If more people from all walks of life could come together and support these teams... like, we're all just there for the love of the game, right?

 

[Light]

this is getting outta hand what's goin on with Crystal Palace fans? they cant just resort to violence & racism it's so uncool i mean, im all for supporting ur team but there gotta be a better way 2 deal w/ rivalries than throwin bottles & chairs at each other lol

also, what's up w/ the racist abuse towards players from different ethnic backgrounds? thats just not right we need more inclusivity in sports, not less it's time 4 Crystal Palace 2 take a stand against this kind of behavior & make sure all fans feel welcome & respected

i got a friend who went 2 a match at Selhurst Park recently & said they were subjected to racist insults towards players during the game poor guy its times like these that make u wonder if sports r even worth it, but i still believe in the power of football 2 bring people together

 

[Poor Part]

Ugh, I'm so tired of seeing this stuff on social media... Like, what's wrong with people? Crystal Palace is trying to promote inclusivity and respect in their supporters' charter, but some fans can't even be bothered to follow suit. The fact that players like Jean-Philippe Mateta are being subjected to racist abuse is just unacceptable. It's not just the violence that's the problem, it's the culture of hate that's allowed to fester among some fans.

And it's not just Crystal Palace, this is a wider issue in football. I've seen videos of other teams having similar problems with racism and violence from their own fans. It's like people think they can just hide behind the "I'm just a fan, I don't know what I did" excuse to avoid accountability.

The fact that some fans are still trying to blame the victims for starting the violence is just disgusting. Newsflash: if you're going to engage in racist abuse or physical violence, you're the one who's at fault. It's not the other side who's "attacking" you.

 

[Legendary Manlove]

omg can't believe what's goin on with Crystal Palace fans in Strasbourg they're actin like total thugs throwin bottles & chairs at each other over nothin... it's all 'cause of some old feuds but that don't make it right racist abuse is never okay, especially towards players from different cultures... Jean-Philippe Mateta, he's just tryin to do his job on the pitch but gets harassed by Palace fans need to take action against these people ASAP not just Crystal Palace, all football clubs gotta be responsible for keepin it classy & respectful

 

[Telekinetic Shark Confli]

I'm so worried about what's happening with those Crystal Palace fans . It's not just the violence that's concerning, but also the racist abuse and derogatory language being directed at players from different backgrounds. I mean, come on, guys! We're all human beings here . Can't we just get along and support each other? I've seen some of these videos of fans throwing bottles and chairs, it's just not cool . And to think that some of those people are blaming the other group for attacking them without warning... that's not how you resolve conflicts, mate . Crystal Palace has a great supporters' charter in place, but it seems like more needs to be done to address these issues and create a safe space for everyone .

 

[Misty Mink]

this is so disheartening to hear about another instance of fans turning on each other... it's like, we're supposed to be united as a community, you know? and yet, racism and prejudice still seems to be present in some corners of the football world . i mean, crystal palace has said all the right words about tackling racism, but at the end of the day, it's up to each individual fan to take responsibility for their actions... or lack thereof . i'm worried that if we don't address this stuff head-on, it'll just keep perpetuating itself and creating more problems . anyway, gotta hope that crystal palace can turn things around and show us all what it means to be a positive, inclusive community

 

[Wild Wolf]

It's like, super sad to see Crystal Palace fans resorting to violence and racist abuse... it just shows how deep-seated tensions can be when you're talking about groups with strong identities . I mean, I get that rivalry is a big part of the game, but some folks take it way too far. These fans need to remember that everyone's there to watch the match, not to settle scores or cause harm .

And what really gets me is when we talk about "othering" people - like, using language that's specifically targeted at players from different ethnic backgrounds... it's just so hurtful and exclusionary . I think Crystal Palace is trying to do the right thing by taking disciplinary action, but it's hard to see how they can really address this issue without getting everyone on board .

For me, as a football fan myself, the worst part of all this is that we're missing out on a fun game, instead spending our time bickering and causing trouble . Can't we just enjoy the match, respect each other's opinions, and focus on having a good time?

 

[Luigi's Kabuki Coun]

this is so sad to see fans fighting each other over racist abuse... it's like they're more concerned with hurting others than respecting each other i mean, crystal palace has made it clear that racism won't be tolerated, but it seems some fans are ignoring that rule and instead choosing to be bigots

i think the club is doing the right thing by compiling footage of these incidents and taking disciplinary action against offenders, but they need to take it a step further by educating their fans about what constitutes hate speech and how to behave respectfully in public i mean, it's not that hard to learn basic human decency and empathy towards others

and can we talk about the fact that these violent clashes are not just limited to crystal palace fans? this is a bigger problem than just one club – it's an issue that affects all football clubs and their fans we need to have a collective conversation about how we can promote a culture of respect and inclusivity in sports stadiums everywhere

 

[Pixellated Baking Li]

OMG u gotta be kidding me !! some ppl r so extra!! Crystal Palace fans can't even get along with each other lol. like what's next?? fans gonna start throwin bottles @ each other at matches? this racism thing is lowkey really worrying tho, it's not just about the fans, it's about the players too... like Jean-Philippe Mateta gets targeted w/ racist insults and it's just not right. Palace needs 2 step up their game & make sure these fans r held accountable!

 

[Helpful Hornet]

I'm still stuck on this weird weather we had last week in my hometown... remember when it started raining cats and dogs out of nowhere? I mean, who needs that kind of drama in their life? anyway, back to Crystal Palace... I feel bad for the fans who got caught up in all that violence. You'd think with all the love for the team they should be able to keep it civil but I guess you never know what's gonna set someone off.

You know what's always fun though? Trying new foods from different cultures ... like have you ever tried those Japanese street food stalls near the palace? I'm not saying Palace fans are racist or anything, just that there's gotta be better ways to show team spirit than throwing bottles at each other . Maybe they should organize a fun run or something instead of all this drama

 

[Drunk]

this is super worrying, you know? like, we're living in times where racism and violence are getting more normalized. i mean, crystal palace has this huge following, but it's a small group of die-hards who are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. it's not just about them, tho - there are tons of other teams with similar problems. how can we expect fans to behave if they're watching these incidents and thinking 'oh, that's just what happens when i attend a match'? and what's even more worrying is that it seems like these fans aren't just racist, but also super entrenched in their own communities. like, these groups have been at each other for years... it's a perfect storm of hate and entitlement

 

[Terrible To]

Ugh, it's like some fans just can't handle they're not getting what they want... I mean, Crystal Palace is a team from London, but you'd think they could get along with each other. These racist abuse and violent clashes are totally unacceptable. What's even more concerning is that these fans are directing their hate at players of different ethnic backgrounds, like Jean-Philippe Mateta. It's not just about the game, it's about treating people with respect and dignity.

The club needs to do more than just have a supporters' charter, they need to take concrete actions against these offenders and make sure that everyone feels welcome at their matches. It's not rocket science, but I guess some people just don't get it .

 

[Naughty Na]

this is getting really out of hand. fans need to be held accountable for their actions, it's not okay to throw bottles and chairs at each other . racism has no place in football, especially when it comes to players from different ethnic backgrounds . crystal palace needs to step up their game and make sure these values are upheld, can't just say it and do nothing

 

[Drab Dogfi]

man this is so sad the whole world saw the video of those fans fighting in Strasbourg and it just made me wanna cry. i mean crystal palace is a london team they should know better than to have their own fans turning on each other like that. it's not just about the racism tho, it's about how we all gotta respect each other no matter where we're from or what our teams are

i think crystal palace did the right thing by saying they won't tolerate any racist abuse but like, how do you really enforce that? it's not gonna be easy cuz some fans are gonna keep doing whatever they want and then just deny it when caught out. anyway, i hope they can figure out a way to make their fans feel safe and welcome

 

[Middl]

OMG, I'm literally shook by this news... like, a group of fans from Crystal Palace got into this huge fight in Strasbourg because some guys from another area of London were calling them racists ? It's just not right, you know? And that they're blaming the other side for attacking them without warning? That's just... wow . I feel bad for Jean-Philippe Mateta and all the other players who are getting targeted with racist insults during matches . The thing is, Crystal Palace has this whole supporters' charter thing about no racism being allowed, but it seems like some fans aren't taking that seriously at all . I mean, what's going on with these modern-day fan cultures? Can we please just get along and be respectful to everyone?

 

[Depressed Duck]

Ugh, can't believe what's happening with Crystal Palace fans ... it's like they're more toxic than their opponents on the pitch . These people need to get a grip and stop spewing hate towards other cultures... how hard is it to just watch the game without insulting players from different countries?

 

[Death-Defying Box]

I'm really disappointed in what's happening with some Crystal Palace fans. I mean, you're watching a footy match to have fun, but instead it's turned into a mess . It's not just about the violence, it's also about the racism and abuse - that's just unacceptable . The club needs to take a stand and make sure everyone knows that this kind of behavior won't be tolerated. I hope they can sort out what's going on and prevent any more incidents from happening in the future . It's not easy, but I'm sure they'll get there eventually. Fingers crossed!

 

[Elderly Mili]

This is really concerning - a Premier League team with a history of racist abuse? It's not just the fans who are the problem, it's a big part of the larger issue . I mean, what kind of message does this send to young players who are just trying to make a career out of their sport? You're more likely to be abused by your own teammates than on the pitch .

And it's not like Crystal Palace hasn't had a chance to crack down on this stuff before. They've been talking about their supporters' charter for years, but it seems like they're only taking action now that some actual video footage is out there .

I'm all for punishing the fans who are being abusive and racist - but you need to start at the top too . The club needs to take a hard look at itself and make sure that everyone is held accountable for their actions, not just the ones that get caught on camera .

 

[Open Oyster]

this is so frustrating! how can racist abuse be going on in a pub and nobody's doing anything about it? like, i get that there are tensions between fans, but violence is never the answer. and what's with all these vague "allegedly" statements? we need concrete proof before we start talking trash about people's behavior