UEFA fines Olympique de Marseille €80,500 for incidents against Olympiakos

UEFA has imposed two fines totalling €80,500 on Olympique de Marseille following incidents that occurred during the second matchday of Ligue Europa against Olympiakos, played at the Vélodrome. The disciplinary body of the European governing body, based in Nyon, identified two separate offences: an insulting tifo directed at the visiting club, penalised with €50,000, and massive use of pyrotechnic devices, resulting in an additional €30,500 fine.

These new sanctions come at a delicate moment for the Marseille club, already under financial pressure. OM faces mounting debt that has drawn UEFA’s scrutiny, while the French financial watchdog (DNCG) has forced it to significantly reduce spending. The combination of these economic constraints makes each additional fine particularly burdensome for the club’s finances.

However, UEFA did not order a partial or total closure of the Vélodrome. The stadium will therefore be able to welcome its supporters in full for the next Ligue Europa match against Levski Sofia, scheduled for 26 November.

On the pitch, the situation is considerably more encouraging. OM has recorded five consecutive victories in Ligue 1 and has just secured its first continental win of the season, with an away victory at Bayer Leverkusen in the Ligue Europa. Bruno Genesio’s side appear to have found their rhythm, even if off-field matters continue to weigh on the Marseille institution.