The problem of smoke bombs in the stadium has existed for years and OM, like many clubs, do not learn the lesson. UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the club on Wednesday after the excesses in the stands during the Champions League match. OM and Frankfurt supporters threw smoke bombs at each other and Marseille’s north bend also threw fireworks at their opponents. Overflows that could cost one or even several matches behind closed doors in the Champions Leaguebecause OM benefited from a reprieve.
In the sandwich or… in the underpants
Despite the excavations, the supporters of many clubs in France still manage to pass smoke bombs or other agricultural bombs. France Bleu Provence was able to reach Marseille residents who know the right tricks to avoid being spotted. “I saw a kid who told me that the ideal was to put the smoke bomb in the sandwich and close it with aluminum foil. Stewards don’t open sandwiches“, he explains. Opening the meal for the fans? Such an undertaking seems impossible when you know that, this year, the Vélodrome is constantly packed with more than 62,000 supporters at each match.
It pushes, it screams, you have to go fast. It’s complicated to manage that at the Vélodrome stadium – a Marseille supporter
This supporter, who wishes to remain anonymous, acknowledges that “it pushes, it screams, you have to go fast. It’s complicated to manage that at the Vélodrome stadium“. These smoke bombs, which measure about ten centimeters, can be placed in socks but especially in underpants because security is not authorized to search these places. Handbags are also a good hiding place because the steward is not allowed to rummage through them. One of them, experienced, confirms that there are fewer and fewer smoke bombs over the years.