PSG vs Başakşehir CL match to be completed on Wednesday after racist incident: UEFA
The Champions League match between Paris Saint Germain and Basaksehir will be completed on Wednesday with new match officials after the Turkish visitors left the pitch over an alleged racist remark from a member of the referee team, UEFA say.
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- Published Date: 02:12 | 09 December 2020
- Modified Date: 02:12 | 09 December 2020
Istanbul Başakşehir's players decided not to return to the pitch in their Champions League game against Paris St Germain following a racist incident, the club said on Tuesday.
"Our players have taken a decision NOT TO go back on the pitch after our Assistant Coach, Pierre Webo has been exposed to racist behaviour by the 4th Official," Istanbul Başakşehir said on Twitter.
European governing body UEFA said the remaining minutes of the game would be played on Wednesday at 1755GMT.
UEFA ANNOUNCE 'THOROUGH INVESTIGATION' INTO INCIDENTS IN PSG-BAŞAKŞEHIR GAME
UEFA will open a "thorough investigation" into the accusations of racism which led to Tuesday's Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Başakşehir being suspended in the first half, European football's governing body announced.
In a statement, UEFA confirmed the game would, "on an exceptional basis", restart from where it was stopped on Wednesday at 1755 GMT, "with a new team of match officials".