Controversial clash between PSJ and Istanbul Bashakşehir
In a dramatic turn of events, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious in their Champions League match against İstanbul Başakşehir, following a resumption after an incident that halted the game on Tuesday. The final score was 5-1 in favour of PSG.
The match was initially stopped due to a racism incident involving the fourth official, Sebastian Colțescu. İstanbul Başakşehir’s player Pierre Webó accused Colțescu of using a racial slur against their assistant coach, referring to him as “the black one.” This led to an immediate protest: both teams walked off the pitch in solidarity and refused to continue playing until the official was replaced and the situation addressed.
The incident triggered a broader investigation into racism within UEFA competitions and reinforced ongoing discussions about combating racism in football. The commission emphasized that it will not tolerate racism and discrimination in any form.
The match was restarted with a symbolic knee-bending in solidarity against oppression and discrimination of black people. The protest and investigation were caused by the racial slur made by Colțescu towards Webó, sparking outrage among Istanbul club players, followed by Paris players who left the field in protest.
Despite the incident, the Champions League match was a competitive contest. PSG's victory was not affected by the off-field drama, demonstrating the team's resilience and focus on the game.
UEFA has appointed a commission to investigate the incident, and the outcome will likely determine the appropriate consequences for those involved. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected in due course.
Sources:
- Almaty.tv
- euronews.com
The investigation into racism within UEFA competitions was intensified due to the racial slur incident during the Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and İstanbul Başakşehir, which involved PSG's football and European leagues. The match resumed with a symbolic protest against oppression and discrimination, after an off-field drama involving a racial slur made by fourth official Sebastian Colțescu towards İstanbul Başakşehir's player Pierre Webó.
