PSG Fans' Political Chants Shut Down Live TV Interview in Paris

PSG Supporters' Pro-Palestine and Pro-Congo Chants Shut Down CNews Interview in Paris Paris, France – June 2, 2025 – A CNews interview in Paris took an unexpected turn when supporters of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club began chanting slogans in support of Palestine and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The chants, which were clearly audible, prompted the news channel to cut the microphone feed mid-interview. The event, captured on video, shows a reporter speaking into a microphone when PSG fans begin chanting "Free Palestine" and "Free Congo." The reporter is visibly surprised and the video shows the crowd's enthusiastic participation in the chants. One supporter, whose face is partially visible, is seen shouting, "Free Palestine!" The event occurred amidst a larger gathering of football fans, highlighting the spontaneous nature of the political expression. The video concludes with the microphone being cut off. The incident underscores the intersection of sports, politics, and public expression in France.