France, April 9 -- Saint-Etienne football club on Friday said they had started legal action against members of an official supporters' group after a foul-mouthed video was sent to one of their players.

Gabon international Denis Bouanga received a message on his official Snapchat account on Saturday from several Magic Fans - one of the club's most powerful fan associations.

The video, shot at the group's headquarters,racially abuses the 26-year- old and adds xenophobic comments.

Bouanga showed the video to his teammates and club officials who called in leaders of the Magic Fans for an explanation.

"Considering that this video offends all its players of colour, Saint-Etienne has filed a complaint against X, for racist insults," said a c...