PSG players' cars vandalized by 'physically threatening' crowd after Barcelona loss
Paris St. Germain's loss to Barcelona just got a whole lot uglier. The club released a statement on Thursday condemning the actions of a group of people outside the Bourget Airport after the team arrived home. Per the club, the crowd was "physically threatening" toward players and their families as they drove away from the airport.
Here's the statement in full:
On Wednesday night, upon their return from Barcelona, the Paris Saint-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.
A police investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened. 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.
The Club strongly condemns the actions and behaviour of the individuals in question.
It's a sad turn to a story that's already frustrating enough for Paris St. Germain and their fans. Reported video of the incident emerged, too, via Metro:
https://youtu.be/pp-JuHoo2rI
Of course, a small group of unruly fans does not reflect or speak for the entire fanbase, but the incident is extremely unfortunate nonetheless. Surely, the club, the players and the fans would like nothing more than to put Wednesday's loss behind them. Now, it looks like an investigation into what happened at Bourget Airport following Champions League bowing-out will have to take place.