Bayern Munich Apologizes for Offensive Banners Targeting PSG President Al-Khelaïfi
The German club condemned unauthorized banners displayed by fans criticizing the Qatari executive during their Champions League match.
- Bayern Munich issued an apology after fans displayed derogatory banners targeting PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi during their 1-0 Champions League victory.
- The banners criticized Al-Khelaïfi's multiple roles in football governance and accused him of using wealth to influence the sport.
- One banner featured a red-barred portrait of Al-Khelaïfi alongside messages in French and English calling him a 'plutocrat' and telling him to 'get lost.'
- Bayern stated the banners were unauthorized and do not reflect the club's stance, emphasizing its commitment to respectful relations with PSG.
- The incident adds to ongoing criticism in Germany of PSG's Qatari ownership model, which some see as distorting European football competition.