The players from both the teams walked in the middle of the game after one of Basaksehir’s backroom staff reportedly became a subject to racist abuse.
The game between PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League group stage has been suspended after being alleged that the Turkish side’s assistant coach Pierre Webo was racially abused by fourth official Sebastian Coltescu.
Webo, who made his feelings clear on the touchline, was sent off for a heated exchange with the match officials. Later, the players also decided to walk off the pitch as an act of a stand-off.
The game has been scheduled to restart on Wednesday with a new set of officials.
A statement from UEFA read, “Uefa has – after discussion with both clubs – decided on an exceptional basis to have the remaining minutes of the match played tomorrow with a new team of match officials.
“A thorough investigation of the incident that took place will be opened immediately.”
PSG had been touted as the favourites to win the game while Manchester United suffered a thumping defeat against Leipzig, which means the likelihood is less for them to play in the Champions League.
All Les Parisiens have to do is to win or draw to qualify for the next round while a defeat should be avoided.
