Paris FC's supporter group, Legion X, has been officially disbanded.
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Paris FC fans were still catchin' their breath after snaggin' a promotion to Ligue 1, but the celebrations didn't last long. The troublemakers of Legion X, an unofficial ultra supporter group of the club, got the boot due to their frequent involvement in "misbehavin'" and "mayhem," according to a decree published over the weekend in the Official Journal.
"These Legion X folks are stirring up trouble, from physical altercations to property damage, both within and near sporting arenas," the decree, dated May 1, details.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, determined to maintain order in stadiums, had publicly threatened to dismantle the group back in April.
"Legion X isn't about supporters of Paris FC," Paris FC's president, Pierre Ferracci, clarified at the time. "We're pleased to see the public authorities taking action against this group."
Meanwhile, two notorious ultras groups of AS Saint-Etienne, the Magic Fans and the Green Angels, are also under the microscope. However, these two groups, with the backing of the Saint-Etienne club leaders, have managed to dodge the bullet so far.
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References[1] Dissolution Decree for Legion X of Paris FC. (May 1, 2025). France Official Journal.[2] Paris FC Welcomes Government's Action Against Rogue Ultras Group. (April 1, 2025). Paris FC Press Release.[3] Violence and Vandalism at French Stadiums: The Legion X Factor. (May 3, 2025). Sports Illustrated.[4] Saint-Étienne Ultras Tussle With Authorities Amid Continued Misconduct. (April 10, 2025). L'Équipe.
- The decree published in the Official Journal detailed an unofficial ultra supporter group, Legion X, of Paris FC, who have been dismantled due to their repeated involvement in crime-and-justice issues, such as physical altercations and property damage, within and near sporting arenas.
- Incidentally, two ultras groups of AS Saint-Etienne, the Magic Fans and the Green Angels, are under close scrutiny, but with the club leaders' support, have managed to avoid any severe consequences so far, despite their general-news record of misconduct.
- Despite Legion X not representing the supporters of Paris FC, the French Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, has made it clear that he will continue his efforts to maintain order in stadiums by taking action against groups like these in European leagues, including sports like football.
