Lens v PSG: CUP boycott Trophée des Champions, slam 'ludicrous' | OneFootball

Le Collectif Ultras Paris has announced that it will not take part in the Trophée des Champions between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain. In a statement published on X, the group denounces a match being held at Bollaert rather than at a neutral venue, as well as a ticket allocation it considers deeply unfair.

Beyond a simple logistical disagreement, the CUP is raising a real question of fairness. A trophy played on the home ground of one of the two participants inevitably gives that side a more favorable environment, even when the venue has been determined by a draw. On top of that, the ticket distribution prevents both camps from having a comparable presence in the stands.

The criticism is therefore aimed above all at the method chosen by the LFP. Having failed to find a neutral venue and a balanced setup, the governing body has turned chance into a political solution. On paper, the draw treats both clubs the same. In reality, it creates a home final for RC Lens and forces Paris Saint-Germain supporters to accept a minority position. Under these conditions, it is hard to present the event as a truly fair popular celebration.

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