Green Angels

The Green Angels are a supporters group for the AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) football club in France. They, along with another group called Magic Fans, are currently facing potential dissolution by the French government. This threat of dissolution has sparked significant concern and protest, with thousands of supporters demonstrating in Saint-Étienne against the measure. Local politicians and club leaders have also met with the supporter groups. The potential dissolution is newsworthy due to concerns that eliminating established supporter groups could lead to their replacement by more extremist factions. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between football supporters and authorities in France, and the potential consequences of cracking down on organized fan groups.