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Marseille vs Newcastle Set to Go Ahead Under Tight Police Controls After Overnight Clashes

Police have mandated a single fan meet-up with escorted travel, with a yellow wind alert raising questions over match-day safety.

Overview

  • Authorities direct Newcastle supporters to gather at Place de la Joliette and travel to the Orange Vélodrome in police-escorted convoys.
  • Club guidance tells fans not to wear shirts, scarves or colours and not to display flags, and advises avoiding the Vieux Port and other restricted areas.
  • Reports and videos from Monday night describe targeted confrontations involving Marseille groups and travelling fans, with eyewitness claims that tear gas was used.
  • Meteo Alarm has issued a yellow warning for high winds covering Marseille, creating a developing risk that safety concerns could force a postponement.
  • Anthony Gordon is fit and in the squad and Dan Burn is available for Newcastle, with Kieran Trippier unavailable, as a win could secure Round of 16 qualification; kick-off is 8:00 pm GMT on TNT Sports.