PSG Fans' 'Free Palestine' Banner Sparks Controversy
French Interior Minister criticizes the display, demanding explanations from the club amid UEFA's decision not to sanction PSG.
- Paris Saint-Germain supporters unveiled a 'Free Palestine' banner during a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, causing a stir in France.
- French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the banner as 'unacceptable' and is seeking explanations from PSG regarding its display.
- UEFA announced it would not sanction PSG, stating the banner did not meet its criteria for being provocative or insulting.
- The banner featured imagery including a map of Israel overlaid with Palestinian symbols, drawing criticism from various groups who viewed it as inflammatory.
- The incident comes ahead of a Nations League match between France and Israel, raising concerns about potential political tensions at the event.
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