French Derby Blocked: PSG Fans Outraged, Head to Court

Pulse Sports Team 15:18 - 17 September 2026

Paris Saint-Germain supporters will not be permitted to travel to Marseille for Sunday's highly anticipated French Ligue 1 clash between Olympique Marseille and the reigning champions. Local authorities have cited a high risk of violent confrontations between the two teams' fan bases.

In response, a PSG ultras group announced they are taking legal action against the decision. "We have asked our legal representative to initiate urgent proceedings with the Council of State to challenge the ministry's impending ban," declared the Collectif Ultras Paris group, according to AP.

In France, away fans are regularly prohibited from attending high-risk matches, making it unlikely that the PSG supporters' legal challenge will succeed. The French Interior Ministry justified the travel ban by citing the long-standing hostile relationship between Marseille and PSG fans.

The ministry recalled incidents in Paris in February 2018, when eight security personnel were injured during a clash between the two sets of supporters.