Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Olympique Marseille - October 15, 2026 | Live Scores, Updates, Odds, Injury News and Recaps
UEFA said the restriction was lifted after French authorities deployed more police and clarified that visiting supporters could attend.
- On Wednesday, UEFA confirmed that Olympiacos supporters could 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.
- Confusion over local security orders led Olympiacos to believe their supporters were barred, prompting the club to advise fans to cancel travel and accuse authorities of an "unthinkable hoax."
- Police in Marseille clarified that supporters were never subject to a travel ban, noting initial restrictions only prohibited displaying club colours in the city centre before being lifted after reinforcements were deployed.
- Hundreds of fans already in Marseille returned to Greece, and Olympiacos pledged legal assistance for supporters facing financial losses after the club previously advised fans to leave the city.
- The Interior Ministry guarantees safety at the Stade Velodrome, stating, "The choice is now up to them," while UEFA expressed regret for the uncertainty caused to visiting fans.
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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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