The highly anticipated clash between Lyon and Olympique de Marseille, scheduled for last Sunday (29) as part of the 10th round of Ligue 1, had to be canceled due to a serious incident of violence that occurred before the match.
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When the Lyon team arrived at the Vélodrome stadium, located in the south of France, the bus carrying the team’s delegation was attacked by stones, resulting in the injury of coach Fabio Grosso due to fragments from the vehicle’s window, as reported by the press. French.
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A video shared on social media platforms reveals that half of the windows on the right side of the bus were damaged. Coach Fabio Grosso emerged from the vehicle with injuries and bleeding, and his assistant coach, Raffaele Longo, was also hit. According to the newspaper L’Équipe, several players on the team also appeared to have been significantly impacted by the incident.
Furthermore, three buses carrying Lyon fans were also targeted in the attack, resulting in several broken windows. Consequently, these buses would not be in a position to be used for returning after departure.