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Lyon Fans Barred From Travel and Vélodrome Access for OM–OL on Sunday

Authorities cite a maximum-risk rating rooted in past disorder.

Overview

  • Interior Minister Laurent Nunez issued a February 25 order that prohibits any individual or collective movement by Olympique Lyonnais supporters.
  • A Bouches-du-Rhône prefectural order blocks Lyon fans from entering Marseille’s city center or the Orange Vélodrome on match day while restricting parking and circulation.
  • The prefecture also banned the carrying, transport, possession, and use of pyrotechnic devices around the stadium.
  • Officials announced a reinforced security operation around the venue, supported by mobile forces units.
  • The match is scheduled for Sunday, March 1 at 20:45 and, per L’Équipe, has been classified level 5 risk by the DNLH, with no traveling Lyon supporters expected in attendance.