Paris FC-OM: Marseille Fans Defy Travel Ban at Jean-Bouin

The clamor when Mason Greenwood opened the score left no room for doubt. Despite the travel ban imposed on Olympique de Marseille supporters for the Ligue 1 match at Paris FC, there are particularly many of them in the stands. Not very discreet, they did not hesitate to shout their joy at the penalty awarded to OM, nor to stand up to accompany their offensives.

However, a prefectural decree had been issued. If Olympique de Marseille had tried to win its case before the Administrative Court of Paris and then the Council of State, it had been rejected each time. No official trip was therefore organized, which did not prevent Marseille fans from mobilizing. And they entered the stadium, avoiding jerseys and distinctive signs.

On its X account, Paris FC had recalled the existence of this prefectural decree before the match. “Access to the stadium will be refused to any person identified as a supporter of Olympique de Marseille or displaying a distinctive sign of the club,” the club wrote in a press release. Mission failed.

In the comments, several OM supporters had already announced their presence. “Are you going to check our souls too to find out who we support? I will be at the stadium and I will exult at each Marseille goal if there is one,” Jc wrote in particular. “Half the stadium will still be Marseille,” continued Steven.

The clamor and enthusiasm of certain spectators, particularly in the side stands, confirm this assertion. A “To Arms” was even heard after the 2nd goal scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Despite everything, Paris FC fans are making themselves heard to try to support their colors.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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