Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Olympique Marseille - October 15, 2026 | Live Scores, Updates, Odds, Injury News and Recaps
UEFA said access will be maintained after French authorities lifted restrictions that had prompted Olympiacos to warn fans away, with thousands already changing travel plans.
- On Thursday, UEFA confirmed that Olympiacos supporters may attend today's Europa League match at the Stade Velodrome in Olympique de Marseille after French authorities withdrew restrictions that initially appeared to bar visiting fans.
- Confusion arose when a local security order led Olympiacos to believe supporters were banned, prompting the Greek club to describe the situation as an "unthinkable hoax" while urging fans to stay home.
- The Marseille police prefecture told Reuters that Olympiacos supporters were never subject to a travel ban, clarifying that initial orders only prohibited displaying club colors in the city and around the stadium.
- Hundreds of fans already in Marseille returned to Greece, while others abandoned travel plans due to the uncertainty; Olympiacos is now pledging legal assistance to those seeking compensation for financial losses.
- Interior Ministry officials clarified that only they hold authority to prohibit supporter travel, while local authorities deployed reinforcements to guarantee safety for those choosing to attend the match.
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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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