OM: Marseille threatened with heavy sanctions after PAOK! – Soccer On 7

UEFA has opened an investigation into the violence that occurred during the first leg between OM and PAOK Salonika. It could be expensive for Marseille.OM: The date of the UEFA verdict known This Thursday evening, Olympique de Marseille and PAOK Salonika met in the quarter-final second leg of the Europa League Conference. Winner in the first leg (2-1), Jorge Sampaoli’s men did not tremble in the face of the overheated atmosphere of La Toumba. Thanks to a goal from the inevitable Dimitri Payet, the Marseillais won (0-1) on the lawn of PAOK Salonika and qualified for the last four of the competition. However, a terrible threat hangs over OM. Indeed, the first leg between the two teams was marked by violent incidents. Clashes between supporters of the two teams broke out in the streets of Marseille before continuing in the stands of the Vélodrome. Several smoke bombs had been thrown from one camp to another and considerable damage was caused. For all these deplorable acts, UEFA has decided to open an investigation. The disciplinary commission of the authority, after having heard and evaluated the arguments of each one, will rule on the responsibility of each part at the time of these overflows. On its official site, UEFA also specifies that it will deliver its verdict “April 19 concerning the incidents during the quarter-final first leg between OM and PAOK”, with no doubt penalties at stake. Olympique de Marseille fears a closed session for the semi-finals What to expect before UEFA’s decision? On the side of OM, some observers fear a heavy financial penalty. The European body could impose a fairly hefty fine on the Marseille club following these excesses. But according to information from RMC Sport, Olympique de Marseille especially fears being deprived of thousands of supporters for the semi-finals of the Europa League Conference. Moreover, UEFA releases a worrying index for Marseille. The authority explains that “this decision could possibly have an impact on the conditions of access to the matches of the supporters”.