PSG and Galatasaray supporters clash in the centre of Paris

Violent clashes in Paris mar Champions League tie as one PSG fan is beaten and stripped by Galatasaray supporters after allegedly burning the Turkish flag

  • Build-up to Wednesday’s Champions League match in Paris saw street violence
  • PSG and Galatasaray supporters have clashed in the city centre of the capital
  • Chairs were thrown and teargas used by police to disperse supporters
  • French media estimate 100 fans have been involved in the incidents in Paris 

Violent clashes in the centre of Paris marred the build-up to Wednesday night’s Champions League clash between PSG and Galatasaray.

Chairs were thrown and teargas was used to disperse the two sets of supporters at around 6pm in the evening.

It is estimated by French media that 100 fans, dressed mostly in black jackets and balaclavas, were involved in the incidents.

There have been violent clashes in Paris between PSG and Galatasaray supporters

Chairs were thrown as fans were dispersed by tear gas by the police in social media footage


Around 100 fans mostly clad in black and balaclavas were involved according to French media

Another incident appeared to show a flare being thrown into a busy square with people fleeing

One person is reported to have suffered a head injury, according to Le Parisien. 

Videos were posted on social media throughout the afternoon and evening. 

One shows chairs being chucked around while another shows what appears to be a flare thrown into a busy square of people.

A third video shows a group, clad in all black, rushing down a side street with chairs and weapons in their hands.

A fourth video emerged later in the evening showing a naked PSG fan who had been attacked and forced to strip by Galatasaray fans after reportedly burning a Turkish flag.

A PSG fan was attacked and forced to strip by after reportedly burning a Turkish flag

It is the first time the two teams have met in Paris for 18 years, which resulted in violent clashes in the stands at the Parc des Princes.

PSG are already guaranteed top spot in Group A and sit five points ahead of Real Madrid.

Galatasaray are bottom of the group but can still finish third and secure Europa League football, providing Bruges are beaten by Real Madrid at home. 

Riot police officers patrol the streets of Paris following clashes between football supporters

Violent clashes marred the build-up to Wednesday night’s Champions League clash




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