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PSG and Marseille meet in Kuwait as fans stay away from champions trophy

Paris St Germain face Marseille in the Champions Trophy in Kuwait tonight, with both sets of supporters largely absent.

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Close up of Paris Saint Germain jersey. Picture: Alamy

By Camille Bidard

Title holders Paris St Germain take on last season’s Ligue 1 runners-up Marseille tonight in Kuwait in this year’s Champions Trophy.

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Despite the high-profile nature of the fixture, few — if any — travelling supporters are expected from either club.

Several Marseille fan groups have announced a boycott of the match, citing the long distance and travel demands involved, meaning the season-opening showdown will be played in front of a largely neutral crowd.