The stone-throwing of the Olympique Lyonnais bus during the match between OM and OL sparked strong reactions from personalities from the world of sport and the competent authorities. The shocking event led to the match being canceled and highlighted the security issues facing football clubs.
The president of Olympique de Marseille, Pablo Longoria, strongly condemned this act of violence and expressed his solidarity with Fabio Grosso, the OL coach injured during the attack. He described the circumstances of the incident as “unacceptable” and said the safety of players and fans must be a top priority.
For her part, the Minister of Sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, denounced these unacceptable acts which go against the values of football and sport in general. She called for a rapid investigation to find the culprits and for them to be severely punished.
This attack was also condemned by the mayor of Marseille, the authorities of the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Professional Football League (LFP). All expressed their support for Olympique Lyonnais and demanded that measures be taken to ensure security during football matches.
OL announced that it would file a complaint following this incident and stressed that this attack was not only directed against the club, but also against all the supporters present on the targeted buses. This reaction highlights the need to take additional measures to ensure the safety of players and fans while traveling.
This event also highlights the broader issue of violence in sport, both on and off the field. It is essential that authorities and football clubs work together to prevent such incidents and to put in place adequate safety measures.
In conclusion, the rocking of the Olympique Lyonnais bus is an unacceptable act which highlights the security problems faced by football clubs. Urgent action is needed to ensure the safety of players and fans at matches and to end violence in sport.