During a Jupiler Pro League match between Standard de Liège and Sporting Charleroi, supporters threw red-painted rats into the opposing fans’ stands. This derby is often the subject of incidents, sometimes very violent.
Supporters of Sporting de Charleroi threw dead rats towards the stands occupied by those of Standard de Liège on Friday during the Belgian championship match between the two clubs, we learned from the Liège club on Sunday. A dozen rats painted red (the colors of the local club) were sent in the direction of “Rouches” fans by fans of the Zebras, a group of supporters had first indicated on social networks, information confirmed by the club who could take the matter to the Pro League authorities.
During the Belgian championship match between Standard de Liège and Charleroi, Zèbres supporters stood out by throwing dead rats at Liège fans. https://t.co/y95uEZGQLh
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“We hope that the Pro League will act, that our club will file a complaint and that animal associations will get involved”, said supporters on Facebook while Carolos fans also held up a banner indicating “rat control”. addressed to the local public.
Regular incidents
“Spectators hooded and dressed in pest control outfits threw these rats in the direction of T2, a stand occupied by families and people with reduced mobility”, said “disgusted”, a Standard supporter on RTL-Tvi television . The derby between the two Walloon Pro League clubs is often the setting for incidents, sometimes violent. This is the first time, however, that an episode of this type has occurred. The match was won (3-1) by Standard.