Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Newcastle alleges police attacked fans after match
Newcastle United, a football team, says that after their game in France, the police hurt their fans.
The police used things like pepper spray and batons.
Newcastle says this was too much force.
The French police say they only used a little tear gas because the crowd was too big.
The French team, Marseille, says they did everything right.
Newcastle wants UEFA, which is like the boss of football games, to look into what happened.
They also want to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Newcastle is now getting ready for their next game.
Newcastle United alleges French police used excessive force against their fans after a Champions League match.
The police reportedly used pepper spray, batons, and shields to manage the crowd.
Newcastle plans to raise concerns with UEFA, Olympique de Marseille, and French authorities.
Marseille denies responsibility, stating that all measures complied with UEFA standards.
French police acknowledged a limited use of tear gas due to a crowd surge but denied excessive force.
- Who
- Newcastle United fans and French police
- What
- Alleged use of excessive force by French police against Newcastle fans
- When
- After the Champions League match on November 25
- Where
- Orange Velodrome stadium, Marseille, France
- Why
- To manage the crowd after the match, according to the police
- Teams Involved
- Newcastle United, Olympique de Marseille
- Incident Location
- Orange Velodrome stadium, Marseille, France
- Match Outcome
- Olympique de Marseille won 2-1
- Newcastle's Response
- Formal complaint to UEFA, host club, and French police
- Marseille's Response
- Denied responsibility, cited UEFA standards compliance
- Police's Response
- Limited use of tear gas due to crowd surge
- Newcastle's Next Match
- Bayer Leverkusen on December 10