Fabio Grosso, the coach of Olympique Lyonnais (OL), has finally broken his silence following the incidents which took place in Marseille where his team’s bus was stoned and he himself injured. In an emotional press conference, Grosso called for quick decisions to ensure everyone’s safety.
The event of the stoning of the OL bus in Marseille shocked the football community and sparked strong reactions from players, supporters and club officials. Grosso, whose face still bears the scars of the attack, wanted to express his indignation and demand measures to prevent such incidents from happening again.
“We should not wait until something more serious happens to make important security decisions,” Grosso said at the news conference. He stressed that it was unacceptable to put people’s lives at risk for sport and insisted on the need to ensure everyone’s safety.
The Italian coach also condemned the attitude of some Lyon supporters inside the Marseille stadium, who were reported for making Nazi salutes and making monkey cries towards Marseille supporters. Grosso called the behavior “an unattractive thing” and called for it not to happen again.
The Marseille-Lyon match, which was canceled following this incident, has been rescheduled for December 6. However, the Professional Football League (LFP) has not yet specified where it will take place. In the meantime, OL are focusing on the next match against Metz, which is of capital importance for the team currently last in Ligue 1. Grosso affirmed his determination to succeed with this club and to do good things on the sporting plan.
This moving statement from Fabio Grosso highlights the importance of safety in sport and highlights the need to take firm action to prevent such incidents in the future. As supporters, players and players in the world of football, it is our responsibility to condemn such behavior and ensure that football remains a place of enjoyment and fair play for all.