PSG fans confronted players and reportedly damaged cars after Barcelona loss

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Paris Saint-Germain fans were understandably upset with their team after their collapse against Barcelona this week, but one group of fans took their frustration too far.

Some fans confronted players at the airport after the loss, and PSG says that players’ cars were damaged.

“These individuals verbally insulted the players before vandalising their cars,” the club’s statement said. “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.”

One fan says that he was struck by Thiago Motta. His agent denied that report and said that Motta reached out to the fan to get the story straight and make sure he wouldn’t press charges.

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