OM’s scathing press release on the heavy penalty imposed on Éric Bailly

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Logically expelled after his dangerous tackle on Moussa N’Diaye during the 32nd final of the Coupe de France against Hyères, Éric Bailly awaited the verdict concerning his sanction. Given his gesture, he had reason to fear the worst. And that’s what happened. The Ivorian defender received a suspension of seven matches. He has already served two, but Olympique de Marseille will therefore have to compose without him for five games.

Asked at a press conference, Igor Tudor had deemed this sanction too severe. “It’s exaggerated for me, but you have to accept it. Now there are only 4 games left in addition to tomorrow’s game without him.”. This evening, OM officially reacted in turn. Obviously unhappy with the severity of the sanction, the Marseille club did not especially appreciate seeing the verdict being revealed in the press when it was not yet official.

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“Olympique de Marseille takes note of the decision of the Federal Disciplinary Commission of the French Football Federation concerning the suspension of its defender Éric Bailly. The club reserves the right to appeal. Above all, OM wishes a speedy recovery to Moussa N’Diaye, Hyères 83 FC midfielder, whom the club and Éric Bailly have been supporting since his injury. However, Olympique de Marseille regrets that the confidentiality of this disciplinary decision was not respected before it was notified to them.says the press release, before concluding.

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“Also and above all, Olympique de Marseille notes the difference in the application of the reference penalty scale by the disciplinary committees of the FFF and the LFP, while these two bodies have an impact on the same competition, in l This is the case of Ligue 1. Olympique de Marseille is firmly convinced that a standardization of the sanction criteria impacting the same competition is necessary to guarantee sporting fairness. The club is at the disposal of the authorities to share its position and contribute to the development of French football.. It is said.