OM remains in the crosshairs of UEFA. Latest proof to date, the report of the disciplinary committee of the continental body to sanction the Marseille club after the Champions League match on November 5 and the reception at the VĂ©lodrome stadium of Atalanta Bergamo.
For various excesses, and especially massive use of pyrotechnic devices, UEFA imposed a hefty fine of 70,000 euros on OM. This while condemning the lower part of the South bend – that dedicated to the Commando Ultra ’84 – to a closure for a suspended match. A reprieve that could turn into a firm sanction over the next two years.
The sentence follows a monumental tifo deployed in the Chevalier Roze stand. An evolving fresco featuring Jamaican icon Bob Marley – quotes (“Get up, stand up – Stand up for your rights – Don’t give up the fight”), and supporting smoke bombs.
A stormy end to the match
Also note following his debates against the Dea the suspension for two matches of goalkeeper coach Alexandre Salvat. This for comments considered vehement against an official at the end of the match made stormy by the interpretation of the refereeing body.
As a reminder, in added time, OM failed to obtain a penalty on a handball from Ederson in the area. And the Brazilian midfielder’s clearance which followed allowed Lazar Samardzic to score the one and only goal of the game. Without intervention from video assistance.
