Marseille hit with stadium ban

Ligue 1 club considering appeal

By Patrick Haond   Last updated: 27th November 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Marseille hit with stadium ban

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Marseille are considering an appeal after being hit by a one-match stadium ban by French Football's Disciplinary Commission.

The decision has been made for Marseille to play a game behind closed doors after the commission reviewed the behaviour of fans against Monaco on 4th October.

The commission cited previous offences by Marseille supporters when choosing to impose a ban rather than another fine.

Club director Antoine Veyrat has reacted angrily to the punishment, indicating that an appeal will be launched.

"We are disappointed and bitter," said Veyrat.

"We're now waiting for notification of the exact nature of the sanction.

"Of course, the club will use all legal means at our disposal to show what action we have taken and our good faith in this affair."

Marseille could also be facing further action with the behaviour of their fans in the match against Paris St Germain last weekend also now under review.

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