NEWS · 21 Oct 2026
Barcelona files UEFA complaint over PSG tifo inciting violence
Barcelona has reported Paris Saint‑Germain to UEFA after a tifo displayed before Tuesday’s Champions League game carried a message that the Catalan club says "incites violence and hatred in sport". The complaint comes as the match was set to take place at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona filed a formal complaint with UEFA after a tifo displayed before the Champions League match between Barcelona and Paris Saint‑Germain was deemed to contain a message that the club says "incites violence and hatred in sport".
The graphic was shown in the Camp Nou stand ahead of the Tuesday game. Barcelona’s officials said the display violated UEFA’s rules on fan behaviour and the safety of the match.
The club’s concern is that the message could encourage hostile behaviour among supporters and undermine the sporting integrity of the competition.
UEFA will now review the incident and decide whether disciplinary action is warranted against Paris Saint‑Germain, which has yet to respond to the allegation.
The match itself went ahead as scheduled, with both sides focusing on their Champions League campaign, but the incident highlights the ongoing issue of fan displays and the need for stricter enforcement of UEFA regulations.