Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Olympique Marseille - October 15, 2026 | Live Scores, Updates, Odds, Injury News and Recaps
UEFA said access would be maintained after French authorities lifted a security restriction that had prompted thousands of fans to cancel travel.
- On Wednesday, UEFA confirmed Olympiacos supporters could attend Thursday's Europa League match in Marseille after French authorities withdrew restrictions that initially appeared to bar visiting fans from the Stade Velodrome.
- Confusion regarding a local security order led Olympiacos to believe supporters would be denied stadium entry, prompting the Greek club to accuse authorities of mishandling the situation and advise fans against traveling.
- Describing the situation as an "unthinkable hoax," Olympiacos reported that thousands of supporters cancelled travel arrangements at significant personal cost while hundreds already in Marseille returned to Greece.
- Police clarified that supporters were never subject to a travel ban, stating that initial restrictions only prohibited displaying club colours in the city centre and were later lifted after extra resources deployed.
- Providing reinforcements, the Interior Ministry guaranteed safety at the Stade Velodrome, with a spokesperson stating, "The choice is now up to them" regarding whether supporters decide to make the trip.
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The Straits Times
Cyprus MailOlympiacos fans cleared to attend Marseille Europa League match following ban confusion
Oct 14 - UEFA confirmed on Wednesday that Olympiacos supporters would be allowed to attend Thursday’s Europa League match at Olympique de Marseille after French authorities withdrew restrictions that had initially appeared to bar visiting fans from the Stade Velodrome. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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