UCL: Barcelona report PSG to UEFA over controversial banner
Barcelona have reported Paris Saint-Germain to UEFA over a controversial banner displayed by fans which depicted a chainsaw destroying the club’s crest. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-barcelona-report-psg-to-uefa-over-controversial-banner/
Barcelona has reported Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to UEFA following a controversial banner displayed by the French club's supporters before their Champions League match. The banner depicted a masked figure with a PSG shirt destroying Barcelona's crest with a chainsaw, accompanied by the French phrase "massacre, Parisian style." Barcelona strongly condemned the display, labeling the imagery as disturbing and accusing the supporters of promoting violence and hatred in football.
The club emphasized that the images incited violence and hatred in sport, and such displays are unacceptable and contrary to values like respect, fair play, and sportsmanship. Barcelona's complaint could result in disciplinary action under Article 16 of UEFA's regulations, which prohibits inappropriate messages during sporting events and allows for sanctions such as a €10,000 fine for a first offense. The incident overshadowed the match, in which PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2.
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