PARIS: PSV Eindhoven supporters have been banned from this month’s Champions League clash at Paris Saint-Germain by French authorities because of previous hooligan trouble.

PSV said in a statement on Monday that the decision was unexpected, adding that 2,000 of their fans who had already purchased tickets for the Oct. 22 match will be refunded.

A statement added: “There is a total travel ban for PSV supporters to and within Paris. Despite the fact that PSV had no penalties outstanding, French police are citing past disturbances with supporters … there are also some domestic security issues at play.”

PSV and RC Lens fans threw objects at each other during a 1-1 draw last October. The Dutch club were also ordered to play one European game without their away fans in 2022 after crowd trouble during a 1-0 defeat at Arsenal.

PSV have one point from two matches in the Champions League, while PSG have three.

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