the Ajaccio club condemns the attack on a young supporter suffering from cancer on the sidelines of the match against OM

“The dream quickly turned into a nightmare“, writes this Sunday the club of AC Ajaccio (ACA) in a press release, after a young supporter, Kenzo, aged 8, and his parents, present in the box, were attacked after the meeting counting for the 38th day of Ligue 1 between ACA and Olympique de Marseille.

At the François-Coty stadium in Ajaccio, the match took place in a climate of high tension with incidents between supporters of the two clubs before kick-off. Kenzo had come to the stadium wearing an OM jersey following the “initiative of the Rotary Club and the president of Air Corsica”. The Marseille child had indeed expressed his dream of meeting the Olympian players during the reception at the François-Coty stadium of the association “Des coccinelles rouges pour Thomas”, at the end of April, an association of which Kenzo is a member, which aims to improve hospitalization conditions for children with cancer.

“The dream quickly turned into a nightmare when Kenzo and his parents, who came in the colors of Olympique de Marseille, were shamefully abused by individuals who broke into their dressing room“, relates the Corsican club in this press release. “Alerted, the security of the club intervened. Kenzo and his family were taken care of by the club’s services and accompanied to the changing room area so that the child could fulfill his dream“, continues AC Ajaccio.

“These individuals in no way represent the values ​​of our club and our island.“, recalls the club relegated to Ligue 2. “Even the most extreme stupidity cannot excuse this behavior. The club condemns in the strongest terms these unspeakable acts”indicates AC Ajaccio before adding that the Corsican club “shed light on these shameful acts“.”As soon as the individuals have been identified by our services, we will file a complaint against them. AC Ajaccio stands in solidarity with little Kenzo and his parents“, adds the press release.