UEFA statement: Paris Saint-Germain vs İstanbul Başakşehir
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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An Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation into events that led to the match being abandoned.
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Following an incident at Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and İstanbul Başakşehir FK, UEFA has - after discussion with both clubs – decided on an exceptional basis to have the remaining minutes of the match played on Wednesday with a new team of match officials. The kick-off has been set at 18:55 CET.
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9 December: Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector appointed
In accordance with the Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed today to conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding the incident and the events that led to the UEFA Champions League group match between Paris Saint-Germain-İstanbul Başakşehir FK being abandoned. Information in regards to this investigation will be made available in due course.