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UEFA Champions League: PSG-Basaksehir to restart with new fourth official

The match between PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended as players from both team walked out after an alleged incident of racism involving the fourth official

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Champions League - Group H - Paris St Germain v Istanbul Basaksehir F.K: Referee Ovidiu Hategan with Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba as the match is interrupted | REUTERS/Charles Platiau

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The Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir will restart with a new fourth official, UEFA said in a statement on Tuesday.

PSG vs. Istanbul Basaksehir has been suspended as both teams walked off the field to protest alleged racial abuse by the fourth official toward Istanbul assistant manager Pierre Webo.

(via @UCLonCBSSports) pic.twitter.com/tVd4lqGnMI
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 8, 2020
“Following an alleged incident involving the fourth official, the match was temporarily suspended. After consultation with both teams, it was agreed that the match would restart

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