Olympique de Marseille hosted AS Saint-Étienne at the Stade Vélodrome on August 28. Whether it was the players on the pitch or the supporters in the stands, everyone was there. However, the LFP does not seem to have enjoyed the show.
Almost three weeks ago, Olympique de Marseille hosted AS Saint-Étienne at the Stade Vélodrome on behalf of the 4th day of Ligue 1. In an electric atmosphere, Jorge Sampaoli’s men won on the score 3-1 thanks to goals from Mattéo Guendouzi, Gerson and Cengiz Ünder. A precious victory which allowed the Olympians to clinch their first success of the season at the Vélodrome.
As usual, the Marseille fans set the mood throughout the game. For this, smoke was used during the meeting. This obviously did not please the LFP’s disciplinary committee, which decided to sanction the Marseille club.
30,000 euros fine for OM
Indeed, the disciplinary committee of the LFP met last night to decide on the sanctions against Olympique de Marseille. Following the use of pyrotechnic devices, a fine of 30,000 euros including 16,000 euros by revocation of the suspension was sent to the OM. In addition, the disciplinary committee of the LFP also decided to close for two suspended matches of the Commando Ultra 84 and Fanatics sectors at the Vélodrome.
The press release from the LFP:
LEAGUE 1 UBER EATS
4th day of Ligue 1 Uber Eats: Olympique de Marseille – AS Saint-Etienne on August 28, 2021
Behavior of Olympique de Marseille supporters: use of pyrotechnic devices
€ 30,000 fine including € 16,000 by revocation of the suspension and closure for two suspended matches of the Commando Ultra 84 and Fanatics sectors of the Orange Vélodrome.
The Vélodrome is totally different: it’s the best atmosphere – Mattéo Guendouzi
“It’s nice that the fans like me a lot. I’ll do my best to make it last as long as possible. I have always fought for my club and today I identify a lot with my club Marseille and the fans can identify with me too I hope. (…) Marseille supporters are incomparable. At Arsenal, it has nothing to do with it. The Vélodrome is totally different: it’s the best atmosphere. It transcends us and I hope the alchemy will continue like this ” Mattéo Guendouzi – Source: Press conference (08/26/21)