Swiss football fans throw controllers on the pitch in esports protest

Swiss football fans forced a league match to stop as they protested esports.

Young Boys' "Ultras" threw tennis balls and console controllers onto the Stade de Suisse pitch at the 15 minute mark during their home game against Basel on Sunday, 23rd September, forcing the referee to pause the game.

As reported by the Associated Press, fans also unfurled a giant pause button flag to protest esports - and even the away supporters got stuck in with a flag of their own.

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