- Newcastle United will lodge an official complaint with UEFA regarding the mistreatment of their fans by French police in Marseille.
- Supporters were subjected to “unnecessary and disproportionate force”, including pepper spray and batons, while being escorted to the Metro after their Champions League match.
- The club stated that numerous fans were “indiscriminately assaulted” and experienced crushing in the stadium’s away sector.
- Newcastle staff immediately addressed the issue with police, but their intervention had “limited impact” on the tactics used.
- The club is calling for a formal investigation by UEFA, Olympique de Marseille, and local authorities to prevent future occurrences, and is gathering evidence with the UK Football Policing Unit.
Newcastle United to launch UEFA complaint over fan treatment at Marseille
