PSG Present Signed Shirt To Istanbul’s Assistant Coach Pierre Webo Amid Racism Saga

The racism row in the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Istanbul Basaksehir clash brought about a halt to the game, which was rescheduled for Wednesday. The rescheduled game saw the Parc des Princes outfit net five times past the travelling side to finish the group stage fixtures on a high. But, in a heartwarming gesture suggesting a show of strength and solidarity between the two sides, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi presented a signed shirt to Istanbul assistant coach Pierre Webo, who was at the heart of the racism struggle.

Webo was sent off by the referee in the game on Tuesday, when he racked up the racism issue, suggesting that the fourth official had used a racist slur to describe him. With Istanbul players deciding not to participate in the game, PSG too agreed to join the bandwagon, ensuring the game’s suspension at least until the next day. 

Webo received immense support from several football stars, including Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. While Neymar tweeted an image of himself with a caption suggesting the significance of black lives, Mbapppe stated the Istanbul assistant coach had his complete support. The rescheduled game saw PSG humiliate Istanbul on Wednesday. Neymar bagged a hattrick at home, apart from Mbappe netting a brace. The Frenchman has become the fastest player to score 20 goals in the Champions League, beating the previous record set by Barcelona ace Lionel Messi. Moreover, PSG finish atop the Group H standings.