Paris St-Germain (PSG) have condemned the online racist abuse directed at their defender, Nuno Mendes, following their 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The club has expressed full support for the Portuguese left-back after Mendes, 22, shared the offensive comments he received on his Instagram story.
The incident occurred after Brest took the lead through a penalty conceded by Mendes, who brought down Ludovic Ajorque in the first half. Romain del Castillo converted the spot-kick, putting the visitors ahead. Despite this setback, PSG rallied to secure a comeback victory, thanks to two goals from Ousmane Dembele and a strike from Fabian Ruiz.
In an official statement, PSG reiterated their zero-tolerance stance toward racism and discrimination. “Paris St-Germain doesn’t tolerate racism, antisemitism, or any other form of discrimination,” the club stated. “The racial insults directed at Nuno Mendes are totally unacceptable. We stand firmly by Nuno and all those affected and are working with relevant authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.”
The club emphasized its commitment to promoting inclusion and respect both on and off the pitch, adding, “Racism has no place in football, and we will continue to uphold the values of tolerance and respect that define our club.”
Mendes, who has been a key player for PSG since joining the club from Sporting Lisbon in 2021, has made 80 appearances in all competitions. He initially arrived on loan before making his move permanent in May 2022.
PSG’s win over Brest extends their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season, keeping them ahead of rivals Marseille and Monaco at the top of the table. The team’s focus now shifts to their Champions League opener against Girona, with confidence running high after four consecutive league vi