Before the match against PSG - accusations of Arsenal violating UEFA rules

2025-04-24 20:37 © Action Images via Reuters

Football fans are eagerly awaiting the UEFA Champions League semi-final matches.

This coming Tuesday, the clubs "Arsenal" and PSG will face off in London.

As the first match of the series approaches, tensions are rising – French media have learned that the "Gunners" have not yet started selling tickets to the visiting team's fans.

According to the press, the clubs are in disagreement over how many PSG fans can attend the match: "Arsenal" would like to allow 2,500, while the Paris team demands that at least 3,000 supporters be admitted.

UEFA rules state that 5 percent of stadium seats must be allocated to the visiting team – meaning that PSG's demand is legitimate.

This is not the first time that "Arsenal" has been reluctant to allow supporters of the opposing club into the "Emirates" arena. Last winter, "Man Utd" was allocated 8,000 tickets – one thousand fewer than stipulated in the FA Cup regulations.