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Soccer-Stuttgart Police Detain 59 Psg Fans Ahead of Champions League Match
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 29, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026
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German police detained 59 PSG fans in Stuttgart to prevent clashes with local fans ahead of a crucial Champions League match.
German Police Detain 59 PSG Fans to Prevent Clashes in Stuttgart
BERLIN (Reuters) - German police have detained 59 supporters of French club Paris St Germain ahead of their Champions League game at VfB Stuttgart, stopping possible clashes with local fans, Stuttgart police said on Wednesday.
The German club host PSG in the league phase's final matchday later on Wednesday with both teams in contention for a playoff spot that could lead to the last 16.
Police said they had been made aware that there were clashes planned in Stuttgart, and the French fans were detained on Tuesday.
They will remain in custody until Thursday, a day after the game, to avoid causing any crowd trouble.
"Through intensive investigations and in close cooperation with the Paris police, the French hooligans were found at the main train station and at various hotels in Stuttgart," the city's police said in a statement.
"Among other things, masking material was discovered. In order to prevent serious riots until the end of the Champions League match on Wednesday, the Paris hooligans were taken into custody until Thursday morning after consultation with a judge."
A total of 47 Stuttgart supporters, deemed by authorities as high-risk, have been banned from the city centre.
(Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Key Takeaways
- •German police detained 59 PSG fans in Stuttgart.
- •Detentions aimed to prevent clashes with local fans.
- •PSG and Stuttgart are competing for a playoff spot.
- •47 Stuttgart fans banned from city center.
- •French fans detained until after the match.
Frequently Asked Questions about Soccer-Stuttgart police detain 59 PSG fans ahead of Champions League match
1Why were PSG fans detained in Stuttgart?
German police detained 59 PSG supporters to prevent possible clashes with local fans ahead of their Champions League game.
2How long will the detained fans remain in custody?
The detained PSG fans will remain in custody until Thursday, a day after the game, to avoid causing any crowd trouble.
3What materials were found with the detained fans?
Police discovered masking material among other items during their investigations into the detained fans.
4What actions were taken against local Stuttgart supporters?
A total of 47 Stuttgart supporters, deemed high-risk, have been banned from the city centre to maintain safety.
5What prompted the police to act against the PSG fans?
Authorities were made aware of planned clashes in Stuttgart, leading to the proactive detention of the French fans.
