l'OM fury at Atletico ban

Marseille slam Uefa decision

By Patrick Haond   Last updated: 3rd November 2008

l'OM fury at Atletico ban
Uefa won't get rid of violence and racism from stadiums with sanctions that look like fly bite.

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Marseille chairman Pape Diouf is furious that Atletico Madrid have had their stadium ban reduced.

Atletico were handed a three-match ban after their fans racially abused Marseille during their opening UEFA Champions League clash.

Spanish police also clashed with the visiting French fans, and Uefa acted by handing Atletico the European ban.

But on appeal, Atletico will play just one-match behind closed doors and l'OM supremo Diouf is not happy.

"If there is a sanction remaining, that is the proof there were breaches and mistakes from Atletico," said Diouf.

"I am against the fact that Uefa has not considered the whole situation.

"Because you can't forget the unbelievable violence our fans were victims of.

"Uefa won't get rid of violence and racism from stadiums with sanctions that look like fly bite."