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UEFA said visiting fans may attend after French authorities withdrew restrictions that had prompted Olympiacos to advise supporters not to travel.
- On Wednesday, UEFA confirmed that Olympiacos supporters may attend Thursday's Europa League match at Olympique de Marseille after French authorities withdrew restrictions that initially appeared to bar visiting fans from the Stade Velodrome.
- Confusion arose after a local security order led Olympiacos to believe supporters were barred, prompting the Greek club to advise fans not to travel due to safety concerns and potential financial losses.
- Olympiacos described the situation as an "unthinkable hoax," noting that thousands of supporters had cancelled flights and hotel bookings at significant personal cost amid the uncertainty.
- Marseille police prefecture told Reuters that supporters were never subject to a travel ban; an initial order only prohibited displaying club merchandise, which was later lifted after police reinforcements were deployed.
- "We regret the uncertainty and inconveniences caused to Olympiacos and its fans," UEFA said, emphasizing that access for visiting supporters would be maintained in the interests of sporting integrity.
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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.
The police prefecture announced on Tuesday that the fans of the Olympiakos will be able to make the trip to Marseille for the meeting in the Europa League on Thursday.
The Olympiacos travels to Marseille this Thursday on behalf of the 2nd day of Ligue Europa. And the displacement of Greek supporters in the Phocéan city is particularly worrying the local authorities.
On alert are the French authorities who are feverishly preparing for a high-risk game like that of Marseille with Olympiacos at the “Velodrome”. Three days are left for Olympiacos' match against Marseille (15/10, 22:00) at the “Velodrome” for the second leg of the League Phase of the Europa League and has sounded the alarm in the French authorities, who want to preserve the smooth running of the match and above all avoid incidents. Alarm to Fren…
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