The prefect of the Loire issued an exceptional decree before the Ligue 1 match between ASSE (Saint-Étienne) and Olympique de Marseille (OM), scheduled for December 8, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium. This highly anticipated match between these two historic clubs, however the authorities have decided to ban the presence of OM supporters…
According to prefectural decree no. DS 2024-2340, of November 21, 2024, any person claiming to be an OM supporter or behaving as such will be prohibited from accessing the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium as well as the areas around the stadium. and in several areas of downtown Saint-Étienne. This ban will begin on Sunday December 8, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. and end on Monday December 9, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.
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Access ban for Marseille supporters
OM supporters will not be able to move or park in a large area around the stadium. This area includes the city center of Saint-Étienne and extends over several streets and squares. Prohibited areas include:
- People's Square
- Place Jean Jaurès
- Town Hall Square
- Esplanade de France
- The streets near the stadium : Rue Simone de Beauvoir, Rue de la Tour, Route de l’Etrat, and many others.
A perimeter around the stadium, delimited by main arteries such as rue Pierre de Coubertin and avenue François Mitterrand, will also be strictly controlled to prevent any gathering.
Prohibition on transport of pyrotechnic objects
The order will also prohibit, within this perimeter, the possession, transport and use of any pyrotechnic article or object that can be used as a projectile. This measure aims to limit the risk of incidents and ensure the safety of everyone during the match.
The prefect of the Loire reiterated the call for responsibility from supporters so that this match can take place in the best possible conditions. The objective is to preserve public safety and allow supporters to experience the sporting event without incident. Once again, the authorities are displaying their inability to welcome opposing supporters…
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