A decision causes controversy before ASSE

Olympique de Marseille is preparing to face AS Saint-Étienne this Sunday, December 8 for the 14th day of Ligue 1. However, this meeting is marked by a controversial decision from the Loire prefecture: the ban on the movement of Marseille supporters. This measure, which follows similar restrictions in Lyon, Nantes and Montpellier, is considered unfair by the Olympian management. Deprived of the presence of their loyal audience at Geoffroy-Guichardthe players of Roberto DeZerbi will once again have to do without the atmosphere and support of their fans.

An appeal filed to lift the ban

Faced with this situation, OM decided to respond by taking the matter to the Lyon administrative court. According to information from La Provence, an appeal will be filed this Wednesday, December 4 with the aim of obtaining a lifting of the ban. Fabrizio Ravanelliresponsible for relations with supporters, was mandated by Pablo Longoria to bring this file, testifying to the importance given by the club to the presence of its fans.

A desire to defend supporters

Beyond this confrontation in Ligue 1, OM also have in mind the 32nd final of the Coupe de France scheduled in Saint-Étienne. The club hopes that its supporters will be able to make the trip this time, in a competition where their support could be decisive. If this approach shows OM's desire to defend its supporters, it is part of a series of appeals that have so far been unsuccessful, such as the one filed for the match against Nantes. It remains to be seen if this time, the club will succeed.

An annoying recurring situation

This travel ban on Marseille supporters in Saint-Etienne deeply annoys the Olympian management. The leaders are fed up with OM supporters being banned from traveling, a situation which is repeated regularly this season. Despite the appeals filed, the club is struggling to obtain satisfaction, depriving its players of valuable support in opposing stadiums.