JAKARTA - The Paris Saint-Germain match against Istanbul Basaksehir, which was the final match of the two teams in the Champions League Group H, turned chaotic due to racist allegations by match officials to the visiting team staff that triggered Turkish club players to discontinue the match.
The match was stopped just into the 13th minute after a pitchside incident involving Pierre Webo, Basaksehir's assistant manager, and fourth referee Sebastian Coltescu.
⏱️ 14 '| #PSGIBFK 🔴 RED CARD | Our assistant coach, Pierre Webo has been sent off with a 'racist' word by the 4th official ref. of the match. Match has stopped for a while.
- Istanbul Basaksehir ENG (@ ibfk2014En) December 8, 2020
Webo was sent off and later accused match officials of racism. Footage of the incident appears to show someone calling Webo 'negro'.
ℹ Our players has taken a decision NOT TO go back on the pitch after our Assistant Coach, Pierre Webo has been exposed to racist behavior by the 4th Official. For the kind consideration. #NoToRacism
- Istanbul Basaksehir ENG (@ ibfk2014En) December 8, 2020
Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba confronts Coltescu over his comments on Webo. Demba Ba then instructed the other players to leave the field and not continue the game.
"You never mention this white man ... so why when you say black man, you have to say this black man," Ba said as quoted by Antara from the Independent.
✊🏻✊🏿 NO TO RACISM | #Respect pic.twitter.com/Ic1BzfANoi
- İstanbul Başakşehir (@ ibfk2014) December 8, 2020
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