Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain take swipe at 'fraudulent' Diego Costa

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter

Published: March 8 2016 | 20:42

Last updated: March 10 2016 | 10:26

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is jokingly labelled a "fraud" by Paris Saint-Germain ahead of Wednesday's Champions League meeting between the two sides.

Paris Saint-Germain have stoked the fire ahead of this week's Champions League meeting with Chelsea by labelling striker Diego Costa as a "fraud" in a Twitter jibe.

A video was posted on the French club's account on Tuesday afternoon carrying the message "you've found the heroes? Ok, now find the imposter".

The short clip, also containing the strapline "Spot the fraud" and shared more than 1,000 times, takes a dig at Costa's use of a mask to protect a facial injury.

Vous avez trouvé le héros ? Ok, maintenant trouvez l'imposteur ! https://t.co/43863goxe1
— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) March 8, 2016

Costa broke his nose during a training session last month, while also recently struggling with a minor tendon injury, but he is expected to play a part in Wednesday's clash with PSG.