“Order the application of the suspended disciplinary measure imposed by the Control, Ethics and Discipline Body in its decision of 8 June 2022 (i.e. order Olympique Marseille to play its next (1) UEFA club competition match in which Olympique de Marseille would host the club behind closed doors), in accordance with Article 26(3) of the UEFA Disciplinary Rules,” the agency said.
At issue is the behavior of their fans at the reception to Eintracht Frankfurt, which the Germans won 1-0, namely with “throwing objects, using pyrotechnic devices and lasers, disturbing the public and blocking passageways.” and exits from the stands”.
Marseille is a repeat offender and was threatened with suspension after the incidents in the duel with Feyenoord, in the Conference League, on May 5. The Marseillais were punished with a closed-door match, then suspended for two years, plus a fine.
The Germans also did not escape unscathed, as they too were punished for throwing objects, using fireworks, destruction and racist behaviour, in this case by the Nazi salute.
The club must pay a fine of 30,000 euros, in addition to paying for the damage caused by the supporters.
Eintracht Frankfurt are also not allowed to sell tickets for their next away game and can’t have a grandstand for their next home game, but both penalties will be suspended for a period of one year.
After two rounds, Sporting leads Group D with six points, followed by Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt with three, while Marseille has yet to score.
Source: DN
