Following a racist attack on a local council member and her partner at the exit of an Olympique Lyonnais (OL) football match, the anti-racism group SOS Racisme has urged the club to take stronger measures to address racism among its supporters. The incident occurred on August 29 when Meriem Bouchedda, a left-wing municipal council member in Rillieux-la-Pape, and her partner were struck by men wearing scarves in the club’s colors and subjected to racist slurs, including the derogatory term "dirty bougnoule," a French slur often used against people of North African descent. Bouchedda suffered a fractured wrist, and her partner needed 15 days of sick leave due to the attack. Kyllian Abdelli, president of the SOS Racisme committee in Lyon, made these calls on France Inter on September 3, emphasizing that the club must no longer ignore the presence of supporters who engage in racist behavior, such as making Nazi salutes, making monkey noises, or hurling insults. He suggested that the club should use posters in the stadium to raise awareness and prevent such acts, adding that if some fans continued to ignore these measures, stadium bans would be necessary. In response to the attack, Olympique Lyonnais issued a statement on August 31 condemning the violence and expressing "zero tolerance towards violence, racism, sexism and all forms of discrimination." The club pledged to support the victims and take on the role of a "civil party" in the legal process. This comes amid growing pressure on sports organizations across France to address systemic racism and ensure that stadiums remain safe and inclusive spaces for all fans.