The world of Ultras is not limited only to excesses in the stands. It is also some beautiful gestures of solidarity. This Saturday, Lensois supporters were banned from traveling by the Prefecture of Police for the match against PSG at the Parc des Princes.
The Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) strongly criticized this decision in a joint press release with the Red Tigers Lens and the national association of Supporters: “This is justified by the elections, which take place the next day, a rugby match on same day, but also a risk of clashes between supporters, “say the groups of fans, who do not understand this choice, even considering themselves to be” sub-citizens “.
“In order to counter this order and show solidarity” as the CUP writes, the two Ultras groups got in touch and came to an agreement. Lensois supporters were invited by the ultras of Collectif Ultras Paris to attend the meeting and 80 tickets were given to them in the Auteuil stand.
“The Collectif Ultras Paris offers to offer 80 places to the Red Tigers, 80 Lensois supporters will therefore be in the Auteuil stand. Two groups, supposed to confront each other in a violent way, therefore agree and organize a trip themselves, ”adds the press release.
Two weeks ago, Saint-Etienne supporters were able to go to Lorient to witness the defeat of their team. Prohibited from moving, they had been invited by Lorient residents, who had bought places as a form of solidarity.
