# Violence at French football stadiums

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-at-french-football-stadiums
> Updated: 2026-09-23T11:59:51.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Incidents of violence have been reported in the vicinity of major football stadiums in France.

In late August, racist attacks occurred near Groupama Stadium in Lyon following an Olympique Lyonnais match. Victims included a 17-year-old student who sustained serious injuries and an opposition official. Olympique Lyonnais condemned the violence, stating they have a “zero tolerance” policy toward discrimination.

In September, a journalist from BFM Marseille Provence was physically and verbally assaulted while conducting interviews near the Vélodrome stadium during a match between Olympique Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain. The reporter required medical attention, and the RMC BFM group condemned the incident as “intolerable acts of violence.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Journalist assaulted near Vélodrome stadium before Marseille-PSG match

A BFM Marseille Provence journalist was physically and verbally assaulted while interviewing fans near the Vélodrome stadium before the Marseille-PSG match, prompting a formal complaint.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalist-assaulted-near-vlodrome-stadium-before-marseille-psg-match

### 2026-08-31: Lyon stadium attacks: Racist violence reported after OL match

Multiple racist attacks were reported near Lyon's Groupama Stadium following an Olympique Lyonnais match, targeting a teenager and a local official. The club has launched an internal investigation.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meriem-bouchedda-reports-racist-attack-near-groupama-stadium

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