The European Union opens an investigation into the events of the Marseille-Powell match
The European Football Association (UEFA) today opened a disciplinary investigation against Marseille and PAOK Thessaloniki, after clashes between fans of the two teams in France on the sidelines of the quarter-final match of the “Conference League” competition yesterday.
The European Union accused the fans of the two clubs of throwing projectiles, using smoke bombs, moving the fans and closing public corridors, all of which are violations of the safety rules stipulated in its disciplinary law, provided that it takes its decision “in due course,” according to its statement.
As of Wednesday evening, events took place in Marseille between the Greek and French fans, and continued on Thursday before kick-off and then moved to the “Velodrum” stadium, where Marseille won 2-1.
Projectiles and benches were thrown onto the pitch by Greek fans, while supporters of both teams fired smoke bombs and firecrackers over the security fence.
Marseille fans also set off fireworks in the direction of the stands designated for the Greek fans, which caused the fans to move from their place before the police threw tear gas in the direction of the Greek supporters.
Dozens of people were arrested, and the police headquarters said Thursday evening that about thirty police officers were injured, most of them with minor injuries. Today, the European Union opened a disciplinary investigation against Atletico Madrid, after losing the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League against Manchester City (1-0) in England on Tuesday, Because of discriminatory behavior and throwing projectiles.
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