Last modified on Wed 9 Dec 2020 07.29 EST. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Advert So, listen to me, why when you mention a black guy do you have to say ‘this black guy’?”. We’re heading in. Basaksehir posted UEFA's "No to Racism" banner on Twitter, a post that was retweeted by PSG on their own official account. Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, left, kneels on the pitch in a gesture against racism before a UEFA Champions League group match restart with Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday. We are heading in. By AFP Dec 9, 2020 Uefa has announced it has launched an investigation after players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir left the pitch in the 23rd minute of their Champions League fixture in the French capital following alleged racism by the fourth official, Sebastian Coltescu. That led to the Basaksehir substitute Demba Ba confronting Coltescu over what the official said as he called on the referee, Ovidiu Hategan, to dismiss Webo, which Reuters reported as being: “The black one over there. Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig, Incident occurs after Basaksehir assistant Pierre Webo sent off, Match to resume on Wednesday after all players walk off. PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Players walk off after alleged racism by match official in Champions League. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against two Romanian match officials following allegations of racism during December's Champions League group game between Paris St-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir. “A complaint from the Basaksehir bench after racist remarks by the fourth official were followed by a coming-together of all 22 players pitch-side,” PSG said in a statement. The central defender Presnel Kimpembe could be seen saying: “Is he serious? A Champions League football match between Paris St-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir was abandoned on Tuesday night after a match official was accused of using a racist term towards a coach. PSG-Basaksehir abandoned over alleged racist remark by official; Millwall fans applaud as team stands while QPR take knee "It's a very sad situation and every form of racism has to be fought. Rugby Union Weekly unpacks Scotland's Calcutta Cup triumph and other talking points, Greg James and Bella Mackie ask what we might have missed in school. The match will be resumed on Wednesday evening from the 14th minute of play PSG have nine points, the same amount as United, and even if they remain on that after what will be their final Group H fixture the French champions will progress on the back of having a better head-to-head record. Go and check who he is. From the section European Football The message was retweeted by PSG. News Champions League: PSG, Basaksehir players walk off over racist abuse. Players from both sides walked off the pitch at Parc des Princes after Basaksehir alleged Webo had been racially abused 14 minutes into the Group H game on 8 December. The show of support from PSG players was swift and decisive. M.WEBO WE ARE WITH YOU. Both Coltescu and assistant referee Octavian Sovre face punishment for a "potential violation" of Uefa's disciplinary regulations. Uefa will thoroughly investigate the matter and further communication will be made in due course.”, The walk-off occurred after Basaksehir’s Cameroonian assistant coach Pierre Webo was shown a red card in the 16th minute for protesting against a refereeing decision. Last updated on 11 February 202111 February 2021.From the section European Football. A victory against Basaksehir would enable PSG to leapfrog Leipzig and progress to the last 16 as group winners. PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir has been suspended following an alleged racist remark from an official. Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir staged an unprecedented joint walk-out over alleged racism by a Champions League match official on Tuesday, prompting UEFA to suspend the game and launch an investigation. Players walking off the pitch in protest against racism is rare and that those both teams did so was especially striking. UEFA Inquiry Into PSG Vs Basaksehir Concludes There Was No Case Of Racism One of the officials responds that it is a miscommunication relating to "Romanian language." PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Teams walk off pitch following alleged racist incident Otto Addo: Dortmund assistant manager paves the way for Black coaches in Germany SAY NO TO RACISM. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. PSG and Basaksehir to complete game suspended after racism walkout. 4th official being accused of racism by both sets of players in PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir. PSG v Istanbul Basaksehir suspended after fourth official accused of racism Incident occurs after Basaksehir assistant Pierre Webo sent off Match to resume on Wednesday after all players walk off