OM triggers a new scandal! A Ligue 1 club is annoyed

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The communication from Olympique de Marseille sparked a controversy this week.

It has become the major subject on the Canebière for weeks: persecuted by arbitration, theOlympique de Marseille opted for a very aggressive communication with regard to men in black. While Mehdi Benatia had been excluded by Clément Turpin during the French Cup match against Lille a few weeks ago, OM castigated the refereeing management for appointing Jérémy Stinat for the match in Auxerre, scheduled Saturday (9:05 p.m.).

Mr. Stinat had been involved in Mr. Turpin's decision since he was the fourth referee in this match, therefore being at the origin of this expulsion. This week, the media foot transfer window said that OM leaders had sent a letter to the body to Sougigne “A lack of emotional intelligence” in relation to the designation of this arbitrator. An approach that theAJ Auxerre Do not appreciate.

AJA responds to OM

The Burgundian club does not want to feel injured in this case and fears a form of pressure on Mr. Stinat on Saturday evening. He did not hesitate to express it through an official press release.

“AJ Auxerre is surprised by communication and controversy launched by Olympique de Marseille concerning the appointment of Mr. Jérémy Stinat to arbitrate the meeting between the two clubs this Saturday, February 22 at the Abbé Deschamps stadium“, Can we read on the official AJA website.“Beyond this behavior that it considers inappropriate and contrary to the values ​​which must preside over any sports encounter, AJA has no doubt that Mr. Stinat will direct this match with impartiality and probity, far from any grip“, Concludes the promoted.

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