A massive altercation unfolded between Newcastle and PSG fans in Paris last night, less than 24 hours before their pivotal Champions League clash. Newcastle supporters asserted that PSG ultras forcefully entered a restaurant, causing chaos by throwing chairs, shattering glasses, and igniting flares in the presence of families with children, which frightened them.This comes against a backdrop of allegations of racism and abuse towards players on the pitch, with a frequent history of football matches seeing verbal abuse – despite awareness campaigns against such practices.
Video footage on X, formerly known as Twitter, depicts a gathering of individuals, presumed to be Newcastle fans, confined inside a pub while chairs and drinks are hurled at the front entrance of the adjacent restaurant by both factions. The scene is further complicated by bright red flares just outside the front doors, enveloping the area in smoke and hindering visibility.
It is also reported that children, women, and families were present at the same venue when the situation escalated severely. Several individuals involved in throwing chairs at the glass windows sought to conceal their identities by donning hoods and face masks.
The confrontation occurred less than 24 hours before their pivotal Champions League group stage match, a must-win for Newcastle to keep their chances alive for advancing to the knockout round. Both teams are currently fighting for qualification from Group F, with all four teams still in contention to advance.
The video has garnered over 440,000 views, with numerous comments highlighting similar incidents during the reverse fixture when Parisians visited Newcastle.In October, Newcastle secured a convincing 4-1 victory against PSG, marking their only European win this year. However, before the match, there were clashes between fans, and videos captured aggressive behavior, prompting quick intervention to separate both sets of supporters.
The footage depicts the exchange of bottles and flares between the fan groups, with many participants wearing hoods. Taunting chants, including “Who are ya?” from Newcastle supporters, echoed as they teased the visiting Parisians en route to the stadium.Police officers lined the streets, forming a barrier between PSG’s away fans and the Toon Army.
