PSG given formal warning for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' after mocked Haaland

Published on: 01 April 2020

UEFA have dished out a formal warning to PSG for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' during their Champions League last-16 second-leg victory over Borussia Dortmund on March 11.

The match, which took place inside an empty Parc des Princes, saw PSG emerge 2-0 winners and progress to the quarter-finals in what was a heated affair.

It is not clear whether the warning is for Neymar and PSG's mocking of Dortmund striker Erling Haaland during and after the game or for the fracas that emerged late on during which Dortmund midfielder Emre Cen was sent off in the 89th minute.

A UEFA press release confirmed the warning is in reference to the fiery encounter, though did not specify which incident in particular.

However, the Parisians will not face any repercussions for their behaviour, nor a fine as they await the outcome of talks over the rest of the season due to the coronavirus outbreak.

After Neymar scored the opening goal on March 11, he sprinted over to the touchline and then imitated 19-year-old Haaland's celebration, which the Norwegian used twice after his brace against PSG in the first-leg.

It is thought the Ligue 1 champions were riled by a snapchat which emerged of Haaland saying 'My city, not yours' in reference to Paris, though it is not clear whether the picture is fake or not.

After the match, all of PSG's players mocked Haaland by sitting down in the meditative pose and repeating their antics in the changing room.

Alternatively, the warning could be in reference to the confrontation between both sets of players in the 89th minute, which led to Emre Can being sent-off.

The German fouled Neymar by the touchline and the pair squared off, resulting in players from both teams sprinting over which only exacerbated the situation.

Football in all of Europe's major leagues has been suspended until late April at least, and the European Championships have been moved back a year in order to make room for the completion of this season's domestic and European competitions.

Source: m.allfootballapp.com

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Learn more