PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi Joins Paris March in Tribute to Charlie Hebdo Victims
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi was among the 1.5 million people who took to the streets of Paris in a historic unity march following the tragic attacks on Charlie Hebdo and the Porte de Vincennes kosher supermarket, which left 17 people dead.
After attending the Doha Open tennis final — where he presented the trophy to Spain’s David Ferrer alongside David Beckham — Al-Khelaïfi traveled to France and joined the national tribute in a private capacity, proudly wearing a “Je suis Charlie” badge to show his solidarity with the victims and support for freedom of expression.
This act came in the wake of a controversial banner displayed by fans during the Ligue 1 match between Bastia and PSG, which read:
“Qatar finances PSG… and terrorism”
—a reference to Qatar’s ownership of PSG via its sovereign investment fund.
Additionally, a separate controversy emerged regarding PSG’s official website. The French news outlet JDD revealed that the “Je suis Charlie” logo was missing on versions of the site intended for Muslim-majority countries, including Indonesia.
In response, PSG clarified that the message had initially been posted on all versions of the website and that any disappearance was most likely due to routine updates.
Despite the controversies, Al-Khelaïfi’s presence at the march and his public support helped convey PSG’s message of solidarity and peace during a somber moment in French history.
