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PSG-Red Star Belgrade game under UEFA investigation into crowd trouble

French authorities investigating claims of match-fixing in Group C encounter at Parc des Princes on October 3 already underway. Both PSG and Red Star deny wrongdoing.

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Image: PSG could face punishment for fans setting off fireworks during the match at Parc des Princes

UEFA have launched an investigation into crowd disturbances that marred Paris St Germain's 6-1 Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade this month.

PSG could face punishment for fans setting off fireworks during the match and were also fined 20,000 euros (£17,503) by the European football's governing body for a delayed kick-off.

Red Star were charged with crowd trouble and illicit chants, following the match at Parc des Princes on October 3.

French authorities confirmed last week they are investigating the game over suspicions of match-fixing. Both clubs have denied any wrongdoing.

A Red Star official is suspected of betting 5m euros (£4.4m) on the Serbian side losing the Group C match by five goals, French newspaper L'Equipe reported on October 12.

PSG released a statement to say they "categorically reject any and all direct and indirect implication in relation to these suspicions".

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PSG are third in the Group C standings but level on points with second-placed Liverpool, with Red Star bottom and Napoli top of the table.

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