Man racially abused by fans accepts invitation to attend PSG match vs. Chelsea
Almost a year after he was racially abused by Chelsea fans while attempting to board the Paris Metro, Souleymane Sylla has accepted Paris Saint-Germain's invitation to watch its match against the English outfit.
Sylla accepted PSG's invitation and will attend the Champions League Round of 16 fixture in Paris on Feb. 16, Matt McGeehan of the Press Association reports.
Footage emerged after the two sides met at the same stage of the competition last season, showing Sylla attempting to board a train with Chelsea supporters blocking his passage and chanting, "We're racist, we're racist, and that's the way we like it."
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Sylla's lawyer Jim Michel-Gabriel told PA: "He has decided to go to the match as life must carry on." Open invite from Chelsea remains
— Matt McGeehan (@mattmcgeehan) February 9, 2016
The actions of Chelsea supporters resulted in a number of bans for those identified in the video, including lifetime bans from the Premier League side being issued to five people, including one former police officer.