Overflows occurred behind the Charles-Paret tribune before the meeting, in circumstances that remain to be determined.
Smoke exchanges took place between supporters before 8 p.m. Law enforcement officers used tear gas, bothering scores of people in the crowd.
The two teams’ warm-up was interrupted: they returned to the locker room.
At 8:40 p.m., new tear gas jets were operated and a water cannon was used. The kick-off has been delayed. The supporters of Marseille did not enter the stadium.
OM and the prefecture have a different version
OM deplores the situation, throwing stones at Stéphanois supporters and the police: “A few hundred meters from Geoffroy-Guichard, the buses of OM supporters were the target of hooded individuals who violently attacked them. The coaches have suffered significant damage. When we got to the parking lot, our supporters were confined to the site. They were thrown with multiple objects from Stéphanois supporters and particularly violent reactions from the police who used tear gas, a water cannon but also obviously flashballs. They were not allowed to enter their gallery for obscure reasons. “
For its part, the Loire prefecture noted that “many Marseilles supporters were in possession of objects that could be used as projectiles and weapons by destination”. The decision was therefore made to send the Phoenician supporters back to Marseille. “These elements risked seriously compromising the security of the match, the state services continue. It was therefore decided to prohibit access to Marseille supporters and to drive them back to their city without waiting for the end of the match. “