Ligue 1 imposed a ban on being involved in a 15-match match against Marseille's President, Pablo Longoria, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after he accused the French referee of corruption.
An furious longoria spoke of corruption following the 0-3 defeat against Auxerre on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He claimed the referee's decision to harm his team and declared Marseille a victim of organized plans.
The comments were heavily criticized by French referee unions and Longoria for apologizing.
However, the French League Disciplinary Commission continues to impose sanctions. In a statement that the ban includes all official functions, such as benches and access to the dressing room as well as tunnels, fields, and all other areas leading there.
Former Marseille's Fabrizio Ravanelli, who now acts as club adviser, is also furious at Auxerre's defeat and accuses match referee Jeremy Stinat of not knowing what he is doing.
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The former Italian and Juventus strikers also received a ban on being involved in club matches for three matches, with the sanctions in effect from Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Stinat said he received death threats after the game, but told L'Equipe in an interview that he was ready to be the referee for Marseille's match soon.
Meanwhile, Marseille is in second place in the Ligue 1 standings this season. They will host Nantes on Monday, March 3, 2025, which sanctions are not yet active.
This means that Longoria and Ravanelli can still attend the match.
However, especially Longoria, with 10 league games remaining after hosting Nantes, the ban is effective until next season.
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