Marseille Fans Absent from Upcoming Le Classique

Authorities have announced that the highly anticipated "Le Classique" match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille will once again be played without the presence of away fans. This decision follows an assessment of security conditions, which were deemed unsuitable for the return of visiting supporters to these high-risk encounters.

This decision continues a long-standing situation, as Olympique Marseille fans have not attended any Le Classique match in Paris for eight years. Security assessments indicate that the risks associated with these fixtures persist, preventing the return of away supporters.

Meanwhile, former players such as Éric Di Meco and Jérôme Rothen have expressed their regret over the absence of visiting fans, highlighting its impact on the overall atmosphere of the match. In this context, Jérôme Rothen stated: "The fans are ready to confront each other again through banter rather than violence."

Olympique Marseille currently sits in fourth place in the league standings, nine points behind Paris Saint-Germain, who are in second place.