The Ligue 1 game between Nice and Marseille was halted for several minutes during the first half on Wednesday after the home fans unfurled two banners with anti-gay messages.

The coaches of Nice and Marseille and France's equality minister have all praised the referee who interrupted the Ligue 1 match on Wednesday because of homophobic banners in the home crowd.

French referee Clement Turpin halted the match between Nice and Marseille because of anti-gay banners in the stands. Getty Images ESPN Aug 29, 2019, 04:08 AM ...