FIFA President Gianni Infantino broke his silence after the OL bus was stoned in Marseille on Sunday. He wants “appropriate measures to be taken”.
This Sunday near the Vélodrome stadium, before the clash between Marseille and Lyon, on behalf of the 10th day of the League, the Lyonnais bus was the subject ofa violent attack.
The incident left two injured, Rhone coach Fabio Grosso, hit in the face by projectiles, and his assistant Raffaele Longo. As a result of the races, the transalpine technician had to receive twelve stitches, while the referee Mr. Letexier made the decision to postpone the match. A serious event on which FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke on social networks. The Swiss-Italian sports leader harshly condemned the violence perpetrated against Les Gones.
“There is absolutely no place for violence in football, on or off the pitch. Such events, like those which occurred in Marseille before the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais, have no place in our sport nor in our society, and I call on the competent authorities to ensure that appropriate action is taken. Without exception, in football, all players, coaches and fans must be safe to enjoy our sport. »wrote the former UEFA general secretary on Instagram.
