Kenzo, a young fan of Marseille, was invited to the game so that he could meet the players. But in their box, he and his family were “shamefully abused” and jostled. At a gas station close to the stadium following the game, Marseille fans attacked a journalist. The event, which required hospitalization for the journalist from France 3 TV, has become the subject of an investigation by the prosecution.
On Saturday, there was yet another violent incident in French football as Bordeaux’s final Ligue 2 match of the year was abandoned after a Rodez player was attacked by a supporter. Ajaccio, a Corsican city, defeated Marseille 1-0 in a tough game. Ajaccio and Marseille are regional rivals. Kenzo was a guest, as were his family. when spectators broke into their box were representing Air Corsica and were donning Marseille jerseys. In an interview with the local newspaper Corse Matin, Kenzo’s mother claimed that during the attack on his father, Kenzo’s head collided with a railing, his shirt was torn off and set on fire, and the attackers spat in the family’s meal.But according to a fan from the group Orsi Ribelli, only the father was struck.
According to a press release from the club, “These people in no way represent the values of our club and our island.” “Not even the greatest degree of idiocy can justify this behavior. The club vehemently rejects these abhorrent actions. “AC Ajaccio will expose these reprehensible behaviors. We shall lodge a complaint against the people as soon as our services have identified them.
The top prosecutor in Ajaccio, Nicolas Septe, who said that the journalist was “quite seriously injured, though there is no risk to his life,” is also attempting to track out those responsible for the attack. Both occurrences, according to Ajaccio’s mayor Stephane Sbraggia, “point to a worrying loss of values.” Lucas Buades was assaulted shortly after scoring for Rodez, and four individuals were detained in Bordeaux on Saturday as a result. On Monday, the French league (LFP) will convene to talk about the incident.
Nicolas Septe, who said that the journalist was “quite seriously injured, though there is no risk to his life,” is also attempting to track out those responsible for the attack. Both occurrences, according to Ajaccio’s mayor Stephane Sbraggia, “point to a worrying loss of values.” Lucas Buades was assaulted shortly after scoring for Rodez, and four individuals were detained in Bordeaux on Saturday as a result. On Monday, the French league (LFP) will convene to talk about the incident.
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