the coronation of OM in the European Cup 30 years ago celebrated in Marseille

The bells of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, then fireworks, and more than 8,000 smoke bombs all along the coast. Friday, May 26, the Marseille city was set ablaze over 21 km. Thousands of fans gathered to remember May 26, 1993, the day of the historic European Cup victory. “Of course there are gossips who will criticize us, that we are celebrating a title that took place 30 years ago, but at least we have something to celebrate”jokes Christian Cataldo, of the Dodgers supporters group.

The fervor remained intact

Olympique de Marseille remains today the only French club to have won the Champions League. A few hours earlier, on a giant screen, the replay of the final won 30 years ago. On the goal of Basile Boli, the fervor remained intact. 30 years later, the heroes of 1993 come face to face with the crowd. Among them, Basile Boli Fabien Barthès or Éric Di Meco. A birthday without Bernard Tapie, who died two years ago. In a few months, the esplanade leading to the Vélodrome stadium should bear the name of the emblematic president of OM.