PSG and Fluminense have a friendship relationship, especially among the fans of the two teams. In the Flu duel against Once Caldas this week, by the South American, a track of the Parisian fans were present in the stands of Maracanã.
But why do both teams have this relationship? What is the connection between the fans of PSG and Fluminense? THE Sporting News show.
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PSG and Fluminense: Why do you have friendship?
The friendship between the fans of Fluminense and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) again gained prominence this week. The French club, which faces Inter Milan in the European Champions League final on Saturday (31), received support from the tricolor support during its last match.
On Thursday (29), during the confrontation against Once Caldas for the South American Cup, Fluminense fans brought to Maracanã banners in support of PSG, reinforcing the alliance between the two fans. This unusual relationship began about three years ago.
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How did the friendship come between the fans of Fluminense and PSG?
According to Globo Esporte Portal, it all started in 2012, when UERJ psychoanalyst and professor Gustavo Coelho – member of the organized fans Young Flu – went to France to develop his doctoral research.
The objective of the study was to address marginalized cultures among young people, and the universe of organized fans became a central part of the research. In Paris, Gustavo approached the PSG fans, especially those linked to the political left, formed mostly by immigrants, Muslims and blacks of African origin. He identified himself with the K-SOCE TEAMone of the most engaged groups of fans of the French club.
Over time, Gustavo went to PSG games, exchanging shirts, stickers and materials with K-SOC members. In 2014, the relationship became even more narrowed when members of the Parisian fans came to Brazil and were taken by him to Fluminense matches.
The bond between the fans gained international visibility in 2023. Before the Libertadores final between Fluminense and Boca Juniors, a track with the message “Let’s Tricolores, the time has come” was shown in the stands of the Princes Park, PSG stadium.
Already this week, the tricolor fans returned the gesture. In the match against Once Caldas, a track with the words “Let’s Paris, nothing prevents you” was extended in Maracanã, showing that the brotherhood between the two sides follows firm and alive.
𝗣𝗦𝗚 🤝 𝗙𝗟𝗨
2023: First continental title of Fluminense 🏆🇭🇺
2025: ⏳👀– Call 1 Portuguese (@call1_por)
PSG and Fluminense: Relationship with Thiago Silva
The relationship between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Fluminense has in Thiago Silva one of their greatest symbols. Revealed for world football by the Rio club, the defender gained notoriety in Fluminense between 2006 and 2008, when he became known as the “monster” by the tricolor fans.
At that time, he was champion of the Brazilian Cup in 2007 and runner-up of Libertadores in 2008, becoming one of the club’s main recent idols.
The performance in Fluminense opened the doors to Europe, where Thiago Silva defended Milan before being hired by PSG in 2012. His arrival at the French club marked the beginning of a new era, with the investment of new owners Cataris.
In PSG, he made history: there were eight seasons (2012–2020), numerous achievements and the post of captain for much of the period. During his time, he won seven French Championship titles, five French Cups, six French League Cups and Seven French Super Cup. By 2020, he led the team until the Champions League final, lost to Bayern Munich.
For his victorious trajectory and for maintaining affective bonds with both clubs, Thiago Silva is considered an important link between PSG and Fluminense. Its image is constantly associated with the connection between the two fans, reinforced in recent years by mutual support gestures.
It is common to see Fluminense flags and banners in the stands of Parc des Princes, as well as demonstrations of affection of the tricolor fans to the French club.
