The French authorities have banned PSV Eindhoven supporters from traveling to the Parc des Princes for their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on October 22, 2024. This decision has left the Dutch club and its fans in shock, particularly as 2,000 tickets had already been sold to supporters. PSV expressed their disappointment in a statement, highlighting the unexpected nature of the ban and the financial implications it carries, as many fans had already incurred costs for travel and accommodation.
The authorities classified the week of the match as high risk due to several major fixtures scheduled, including Le Classique and OL-Besiktas. This classification likely influenced the decision to prohibit PSV fans from attending, particularly in light of previous incidents involving PSV supporters during their last visit to France, which included clashes with fans of RC Lens. PSV's management has contested the ban, offering to implement additional measures to ensure safety, but these efforts did not yield any results with the authorities.
In response to the ban, PSV has committed to refunding the ticket costs to their supporters, although they will not cover travel or accommodation expenses. The club now shifts its focus to an upcoming match against Brest in Guingamp on December 10, which raises questions about whether they will have any supporters present at that game as well.
