"Marseille" Appeals Against Fan Ban for "Paris" Away Match

"Marseille" club has released a statement regarding the ban on fans attending the away match against "Paris" in the 20th round of Ligue 1 on January 31st.

Idman.Biz reports that the ban is a measure taken by the local police.

"Olympique Marseille" football club has taken note of the order from the Paris Police Prefecture prohibiting the movement and access to the stadium of any person claiming to belong to the supporter club, during the "Paris FC" match scheduled to take place next Saturday in the capital.

The club deeply regrets this decision which once again deprives its supporters of the possibility of accompanying their team to an official away match. "Olympique" reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring that supporters can watch the club in an organized and safe environment, everywhere in France and abroad.

In this respect, "Olympique Marseille" would like to point out that during the first leg match played last August at the "Stade Orange Velodrome", "Paris FC" supporters were allowed to travel to and attend the match, and no incidents or disturbances were reported. The club therefore questions the absence of reciprocity for the match to be held this Saturday.

Football cannot exist without supporters, and their presence in stadiums is an integral part of the spirit of the sport. The repeated restrictions on their travel are worrying, as they risk undermining the values that football should embody - passion, vibrancy, fairness, and a sense of unity around the game.

Confident that rational and proportionate solutions can be found, the "Olympique Marseille" football club has filed an appeal requesting a reconsideration of this decision and allowing its supporters to travel.
The club intends to use all available legal means to defend this fundamental principle and continue to represent the interests of its supporters.

"Olympique" calls on all stakeholders to act responsibly and, as always, remains ready to cooperate closely with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all," the statement from the Provence club reads.