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PSG ultras to boycott Trophée des Champions final over venue and ticket issues
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PSG ultras to boycott Trophée des Champions final over venue and ticket issues

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paris Saint-Germain's ultras have decided to boycott the Trophée des Champions final against Lens.
  • The ultras cite the choice of Lens's home stadium and an unfair ticket distribution as reasons for their boycott.
  • They argue that playing at the opponent's stadium undermines the neutral nature of a cup final.

Paris Saint-Germain's organized supporters, the Ultras, will boycott the Trophée des Champions final against Lens, citing grievances over the match's venue and ticket allocation. The final is scheduled for August 16 at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium, Lens's home ground. The Ultras collective argues that this choice deprives the final of its neutral character, creating an unfair environment for both players and fans of PSG.

Further fueling the protest is the perceived inequitable distribution of tickets. The Ultras believe the majority of available seats will go to Lens supporters, granting the home team a significant advantage in the stands. This, they contend, distorts the balance expected in a cup final and further benefits Lens.

As French champions, PSG will compete for the Trophée des Champions, while Lens earned their spot by winning the Coupe de France. The decision by the Ultras to abstain from attending the match highlights a deep dissatisfaction with the organization of the event by the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel).

BOYCOTT DU CUP POUR LE TROPHÉE DES CHAMPIONS ! Le CUP dénonce l’organisation de la LFP et estime que ce match devrait être disputé sur terrain neutre, avec une répartition équitable des…

— Collectif Ultras ParisAnnouncement of the boycott on social media.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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