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Racism controversy has emerged in Belgian professional football.

According to the Brussels Times on the 6th (local time), at least dozens of people were seen making a "Nachish salute" in the stands before the start of the Club Brugge-Standar Liege match at Stade Maurice Dufranc in Liege, Belgium, on the 4th.

In a photo posted on social media (SNS), some of the spectators are in the shape of Alphabet W with their right hands and extending their arms into the air. This is a variation of the 'Hitler Salute' and is called the 'Quinen Salute' after Michael Quinnen, who was a neo-Nazi leader.

As the home team, Stendar Riege, performed an anti-racism performance involving 300 people, including teenagers, before the game, some Club Brugge supporters responded with Nazi salutes, a symbol of anti-Semitism.

In a statement posted on its website a day later on the 5th, the Club Brugge reaffirmed its zero tolerance for racism, criticizing the act as "ridiculous and punishable."

The club then explained that it cooperated with the police to identify at least 24 supporters who acted inappropriately. He added that they are considering sanctions such as a ban on games.

Since 1995, Belgium has outlawed acts related to 'Holocaust denial'. Violations of the law can result in up to one year in prison and a fine of up to 2,500 euros (3.76 million won).