FC Metz is at the center of a controversy after LGBT associations accused the club of contributing to the culture of homophobia in French football. The associations denounced homophobic insults launched by FC Metz supporters during home matches. The club was accused of not doing enough to protect minorities and not taking measures to prevent homophobic behavior. LGBT associations demand that the Minister of Sports take measures to protect minorities and enforce anti-discrimination rules in French football. FC Metz reacted by saying it would take measures to protect minorities and prevent homophobic behavior. The club also said it supported LGBT associations and was willing to work with them to protect minorities. The Minister of Sports reacted by saying she would take measures to protect minorities and enforce anti-discrimination rules in French football. She also said she supported LGBT associations and was willing to work with them to protect minorities. FC Metz played its last match before the winter break against Olympique de Marseille. The match was marked by tensions between FC Metz and Olympique de Marseille supporters. FC Metz supporters launched homophobic insults against Olympique de Marseille supporters, which led to police intervention. FC Metz was condemned for its role in the culture of homophobia in French football. The club was accused of not doing enough to protect minorities and not taking measures to prevent homophobic behavior. LGBT associations demand that the Minister of Sports take measures to protect minorities and enforce anti-discrimination rules in French football.