{
  "id": 15893508,
  "title": "Barca condemn PSG tifo inciting 'violence and hatred'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/barca-condemn-psg-tifo-inciting-violence-and-hatred",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:12:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm4g1jwp9827o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona have lodged a formal complaint with UEFA following a provocative tifo displayed by Paris St-Germain supporters ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match at the Parc des Princes. The banner depicted a masked figure wielding a chainsaw to destroy Barcelona's badge, with the chilling caption \"massacre, Parisian style.\" Additional banners with explicit messages were also displayed during the game. Barcelona vehemently condemned these actions, stating that the imagery and language used were deeply disturbing and promoted hatred and violence in sport. The club emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable, as it contradicts the principles of respect, fair play, and sportsmanship that should define football. According to UEFA's disciplinary regulations, displaying provocative messages during a sporting event can result in penalties, including a fine of €10,000 (£8,381) for a first offense. Both UEFA and PSG have been contacted for comment.",
  "summary": "Barcelona report Paris Saint-Germain to Uefa after a tifo featuring a message which they say \"incites violence and hatred in sport\" was displayed ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}