PSG fans target players as Barca disaster turns nasty

March 10 – Paris St-Germain say a police investigation is under way after fans angrily confronted players on their return from Barcelona following the greatest capitulation in Champions League history.

The club said players were insulted and had their cars vandalised as supporters, angered that PSG had blown a 4-0 first-leg lead to crash out in the last 16,  created an “extremely hostile and aggressive climate”.

A statement from the club read: “On Wednesday night, upon their return from Barcelona, the Paris St Germain players were confronted and threatened by several individuals at Bourget Airport, despite the club and authorities reinforcing security.

“These individuals verbally insulted the players before vandalising their cars. Several vehicles were damaged.

“In this extremely hostile and aggressive climate, all vehicles were escorted to ensure the safe passage of the players, their families and club staff members. One individual was struck by a car trying to escape the crowd that was physically threatening the players and their families.”

Fuming fans gathered from the early hours to make their feelings known about the 6-1 defeat at the Nou Camp, the biggest turnaround in the competition’s history even if it was helped by two highly dubious Barca penalties.

As the PSG stars tried to leave the airport, they were heckled despite heavy security. “The club, and all those present, have informed the investigators of their readiness to help the investigation, to get to the bottom of this regrettable incident,” said PSG.

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