Supporters of Paris Saint-Germain F.C.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

The Supporters of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. are known as parisiens. In France about 11% of the population are said to be Paris Saint-Germain sympathisers, surpassed only by Olympique de Marseille (20%), tied with Olympique Lyonnais and narrowly ahead of Girondins de Bordeaux (10%). Worldwide they are also the second most popular French club, surpassed only by Marseille and followed close behind by Lyon. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is one of the club's most prominent supporters. PSG are known to draw their support from both far-right white nationalists and Île de France's multi-ethnic population. The Kop of Boulogne is a stand in the Parc des Princes which mainly housed the Boulogne Boys, a supporters group associated with the club. It is known as the "most notorious stand in French football" due to its links with violence and far-right political groups. The KOB became synonymous in French public opinion with not only football hooliganism, but racism and fascism since the 80's and continutes to be associated with violent elements within the PSG support due to a number of high profile incidents. The Boulogne Boys, however, were not all far-right supporters as many supporters rejected the attempts of right-wing parties to infiltrate their ranks. The Boys fought other Paris Saint-Germain fans for years. Since 2008, in light of the violence at the Parc des Princes, French authorities disbanded six PSG ultras supporters groups. From the Tribune d'Auteuil, the groups Supras Auteuil 1991, Paris 1970 la Grinta, and Les Authentiks were dissolved. At the other end of the pitch, the Kop of Boulogne lost the Boulogne Boys (one of the oldest and most notorious hooligan groups in France), Commando Loubard and Milice Paris.