Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have had a dream season. In addition to the domestic treble, Luis Enrique’s team has won the UEFA Champions League title for the first time in their history. The French giants’ unbridled celebrations have made headlines several times. This time, PSG has been fined 150,000 euros for the same reason. That’s about 21 million taka in Bangladeshi currency.
PSG defeated Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final at Bayern Munich Stadium on May 31. UEFA was alerted to the misconduct of the champions’ fans in that match. The organisation’s disciplinary panel had brought six charges against them, including ‘sending messages that are not appropriate for a sporting event’ and ‘disrespecting UEFA’. After the final match, PSG fans removed part of the turf and displayed a ‘UEFA Mafia’ banner.
French fans entered the pitch immediately after the defeat of Inter Milan. The French club was then accused of burning fireworks, throwing objects, damaging property and displaying inappropriate messages. Security guards struggled to control their unbridled running around behind the goalposts. PSG was given the biggest punishment for fans entering the pitch and using fireworks.
PSG have been fined €100,000 for two main offences. Spectators removed parts of the turf after the game. They were fined €8,000 for damaging the pitch. They were also fined €10,000 for sending offensive messages and banned from selling away tickets for one of PSG’s UEFA matches. However, the penalty has been suspended for two years.
This fine may not be anything for PSG, which has achieved the greatest success in its history. However, outside of France, there may be an urge to control the behavior of spectators on the big stage. By winning the Champions League, PSG received 140 million euros from UEFA as prize money. Just by being the champion, they are pocketing 27.8 million dollars. Which is 339 crore 51 lakh taka in Bangladeshi currency. In addition, there is an account of wins per match in different stages.
FAQ
Why was PSG fined €150,000 by UEFA?
UEFA fined PSG due to several violations during and after the Champions League final, including offensive banners, pitch invasion, fireworks, and property damage by fans.
What specific actions led to the fine?
PSG fans stormed the pitch, removed parts of the turf, set off fireworks, threw objects, and displayed a “UEFA Mafia” banner, which UEFA deemed inappropriate for a sporting event.
How is the €150,000 fine broken down?
€100,000 was for pitch invasion and fireworks, €8,000 for pitch damage, €10,000 for offensive messaging, and other amounts for property damage and misconduct.
Will PSG face any additional sanctions?
Yes, PSG is banned from selling away tickets for one UEFA match, although this penalty is suspended for two years.
