Paris Saint-Germain Match Halted Due to Discriminatory Chants

The Parisian derby match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC on Sunday evening at the Parc des Princes, which saw PSG win 2-1, was repeatedly halted due to discriminatory chants from Paris Saint-Germain supporters. The chants, which included phrases such as "Dans la boue, il y a des rats" (In the mud, there are rats) or simply "des rats" (rats), targeted Olympique Marseille, whom Paris Saint-Germain is set to face in the Champions Trophy final.

The stadium announcer issued repeated warnings, stating that "the match could be stopped or even forfeited by our club." Meanwhile, giant screens displayed messages affirming: "One voice, no discrimination! Discriminatory chants are unacceptable at the Parc des Princes."

Referee Benoît Bastien was forced to halt the game in the 95th minute, approaching the substitutes' bench and Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos for a discussion. PSG coach Luis Enrique expressed his strong frustration with the situation, stating: "I was not angry with my team." He added: "In all stadiums, they call us all sorts of names, but they only stop our matches at the Parc des Princes."

Enrique continued his complaint, saying: "We go to Lyon, Nantes, Marseille, and we accept all atmospheres. They only hear negative chants at the Parc des Princes. I am fed up with this situation."

He concluded his remarks by stating: "I am angry because this only concerns Paris Saint-Germain. In almost every stadium we go to, there are chants against our players, our club, our president (Nasser Al-Khelaifi). But matches never stop. This only happens in Paris. It's clear." It is worth noting that this issue also occurred during Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 victory over Olympique Lyon on December 15.