Newcastle Fans Abuse Claims After Marseille Match

Newcastle United is lodging a formal complaint with Uefa and Olympique de Marseille regarding the treatment of their supporters after a recent Champions League fixture. The club claims French police used excessive force, including pepper spray, batons, and shields, against traveling fans outside the Stade Vélodrome.

Following their team's 2-1 defeat, Newcastle supporters reported being held inside the stadium for an hour before being escorted to the metro. During this process, allegations suggest police employed unnecessary and disproportionate force, leading to indiscriminate assaults. Many fans experienced distress, with concerns of crushing in the away sector.

Newcastle's staff witnessed the events and are gathering witness reports from affected supporters. The club emphasizes that fan safety should be paramount and strongly condemns the police's actions. They are seeking an investigation to ensure such behavior is not repeated.