PSG And Istanbul Basaksehir Unite For Anti-Racism Message

December 9, 2020 19:20

PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir unite for anti-racism message prior to resumed Group H match

Reuters

Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir players united for anti-racism messages prior to the resumption of their suspended Champions League clash.

On Tuesday, the Group H match was halted after 13 minutes with Basaksehir accusing fourth official Sebastian Coltescu of using racist language towards assistant coach Pierre Webo.

PSG and İstanbul Başakşehir make a powerful statement ahead of kick-off. pic.twitter.com/Qy9297PSR5
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) December 9, 2020

Basaksehir substitute Demba Ba was seen remonstrating with Coltescu, while both sets of players headed down the tunnel after a lengthy delay.

UEFA has announced it is investigating the incident.

A message from the @Co_Ultras_Paris 🔴🔵

"Support to Mr. Webo ... Proud of the players ... Against racism

Paris united against racism"#PSGIBFK pic.twitter.com/hbKRetXYGE
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) December 9, 2020

The game was later suspended and rearranged for Wednesday at the Parc des Princes, with players from both teams wearing 'No To Racism' t-shirts during the warm-up.

A banner bearing the same message was displayed in the stadium, while PSG's ultras also put up a sign in the stands that translated as "Support to Mr. Webo ... Proud of the players ... Against racism...Paris united against racism".