The crisis situation at OM did not escape the Minister of Sports Amélie Oudéa-Castéra.
Present in Marseille this Thursday evening to attend the Rugby World Cup match between France and Namibia, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra did not escape the burning news of the moment in the Marseille city: the crisis which is shaking the ‘OM and its leaders. “ It’s a difficult moment that I’m paying close attention to.says the Minister of Sports. I am very attached to the clarity of roles and responsibilities in life as in sport, and I think that the players are there to play, the supporters are there to support, the referees are there to officiate, the managers are there to direct. By doing whatever they have to do. If there are things to adjust, they have to adjust them, of course. »
While club officials – president Pablo Longoria in the lead – claim to have been pressured by representatives of supporter groups, Monday evening at the Commanderie, the person concerned was firm on the issue: “ Passion yes, terror no. The love of OM yes, but not the blackmail or the balance of power. (…) This club deserves it, the supporters and the players too. I would like us to think of them too (the players), we haven’t talked much about them in the last few days, I really want to tell them my full support. I hope that if there have been threats or unacceptable actions, justice can be brought to justice. I think that this is the normal course of things and that Pablo Longoria and his teams should not hesitate to do so if such actions have in fact occurred, it must be one of the paths to resolution. »
“Let everyone stay in their place”
Thus relayed by La Provence, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra adds: “ We understand the importance of expectations, we all want to see OM shine. (…) We want them to shine on a European scale and that the club can quickly get back on the right foot, that things calm down. By being very respectful of supporterism. I have worked a lot for the national supporter body, I consider that the quality of dialogue with supporters is a very important element and, at the same time, it is extremely important that everyone stays in their place. That the managers, who are chosen by the owners, can complete the exercise of their responsibilities. »
