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Newcastle Says Fans "Indiscriminately Assaulted" by Marseille Police
Newcastle alleges police used pepper spray and batons on fans, causing distress and risk of crushing during post-match exit, promising to seek formal investigation.
- On Tuesday Newcastle United said it will formally raise concerns with UEFA, Olympique de Marseille and French police over unacceptable supporter treatment at Stade Velodrome.
- Supporters reported unnecessary and disproportionate force that left many visibly distressed and created a risk of crushing, with fans held inside the stadium for up to one hour during the holdback period ordered by local authorities.
- The club said stewards and senior staff observed that police used pepper spray, batons, and shields as 500 supporters were escorted to Place de la Joliette, with limited impact on tactics.
- The club urged affected supporters to contact them as it gathers reports at supporter.services@nufc.co.uk and will share evidence with UEFA, the United Kingdom Football Policing Unit and Football Supporters Europe.
- Mistreatment of English fans in France is not new and Manchester United supporters were tear gassed by Lyon police last season during their Europa League quarter-final, while Liverpool fans faced pre-match troubles with Paris police at the 2022 Champions League final.
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Newcastle says fans "indiscriminately assaulted" by Marseille police
Newcastle says its fans were “indiscriminately assaulted” by French police following the Champions League game against Marseille. The Premier League club has formally raised concerns with UEFA, French police and Marseille for what it described as “unacceptable treatment.” Marseille won…
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