For the first time in so long, we don't just hear the screeching of shoes on the pitch, the ball hitting the ground and the coaches' instructions.
These noises which still exist are masked by cries, applause, encouragement, drums and "Here is Paris!"
That we had almost forgotten.
This Wednesday evening, there are people on the seats of the stands of the Coubertin stadium (Paris, XVI).
We are talking about a real audience, not cardboard mannequins who delude themselves.
Since May 19, supporters have the right to return to sports halls and PSG hand jumped at the opportunity to invite 800 of its faithful to help it qualify for the Final Four of the Champions League.
“We have the impression that the public had left us only yesterday, it was so great, smiles the Parisian captain Luka Karabatic.
There were only 800 people but it seemed like there were 3000. ”
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Against the defending European champions Kiel, the Parisians had to win by two goals to go to the semi-finals of the most prestigious European competition.
They succeeded in this mission by winning 34-28 and the public helped them a lot.
“We will never know if, without this wonderful audience, we could have won,” says Elohim Prandi.
But he carried us, it's a crazy thing!
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60 ': It's over!
PARIS GO TO # EHFFINAL4 !!!!!!
More info to come!
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- PSG Handball (@psghand) May 19, 2021
In the Porte de Saint-Cloud enclosure, wearing a mask remains compulsory, distance is essential and the ban on moving from one's place is a requirement. But it doesn't matter, the members of the supporters' clubs, partners or close to the players do not shy away from the pleasure of the reunion: "Just hearing the sound system, the music again, I had chills, confesses Nicolas, a fan. . This atmosphere, the games, I missed it so much. "
A stone's throw away, with his daughters Chloe and Alysa, Xavier was warned a few hours before that the door was wide open for him: “I received an email to warn me that as a subscriber I could withdraw my seat. I did not hesitate, of course. I didn't pay anything extra. The only thing that we have been asked is to respect the safety instructions set without asking us for a health pass, a negative test or even the vaccine. A victorious evening which will remain historic.