Lyon Fans Banned from Rescheduled Marseille Game Amid Security Concerns

The decision comes after a violent attack on Lyon's team bus during the original game date in October, leading to heightened security measures for the rescheduled match.

• Lyon fans have been banned from travelling to the rescheduled Ligue 1 game at Marseille due to the risk of serious confrontation between supporters, as stated by the French Interior Ministry.
• The original game, scheduled for Oct. 29, was called off after Lyon's team bus was attacked by fans, injuring then-coach Fabio Grosso.
• The rescheduled game takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 6, amid heightened security measures.
• Lyon will use an unmarked bus with reinforced windows for transport, and the team will be heavily escorted to the stadium.
• The incidents have sparked a call for a global and extraordinarily determined response to the upsurge of violence in French soccer from French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera.

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