Marseille President Condemns Referee Decisions After Controversial Cup Exit

Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia express frustration over officiating and perceived bias following Marseille's elimination from the Coupe de France by Lille.

Olympique de Marseille was eliminated from the Coupe de France after losing to Lille in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
Director of Football Medhi Benatia was controversially sent off by referee Clément Turpin after the equalizing goal, with the fourth official citing threatening behavior.
Marseille President Pablo Longoria criticized the officiating, citing a 'lack of communication' and expressing a 'sense of injustice' over the perceived treatment of the club.
The club released video footage to dispute the validity of Benatia's red card, arguing his actions were misinterpreted as threatening.
Benatia, who has faced prior disciplinary actions this season, described the incident as 'grave' and questioned the fairness of the decisions against him and the club.