Barcelona Files Complaint Against PSG for Violent Banner

Barcelona reported Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to UEFA regarding a controversial banner displayed by PSG supporters at the Parc des Princes before their UEFA Champions League match. The banner featured a masked figure in a PSG shirt using a chainsaw to destroy the Barcelona crest, with the words “massacre, Parisian style” underneath.

Barcelona condemned the display, labeling it disturbing and accusing the supporters of inciting violence and hatred in football. In a statement to BBC Sport, Barcelona emphasized that such imagery is unacceptable and contradicts the values of respect, fair play, and sportsmanship.

They stated that football should promote healthy rivalry and mutual respect, free from messages of hatred or violence. Other explicit banners were also displayed during the match, leading to further complaints from Barcelona.

The incident could result in disciplinary action under Article 16 of UEFA’s regulations, which prohibits provocative messages at sporting events, with potential fines starting at €10,000 for first offenses.