French police have detained nine people and are searching for other suspects after a violent attack on buses carrying the Lyon soccer team and fans
left coach Fabio Grosso with a head injury and forced the postponement of its game at Marseille, the interior minister said Monday. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on BFM television that five police officers were also injured in the attack Sunday night, which drew nationwide attention amid concerns about soccer violence. “Shame and Disgust,” was the headline on l'Equipe newspaper's front page, with a picture of Grosso’s bloodied face.
president Gianni Infantino said on Instagram that “there is absolutely no place for violence in soccer, on or off the pitch” and called on “the competent authorities to ensure that the appropriate measures are taken.” “Without exception, in soccer, all players, coaches and fans must be safe to enjoy our sport,” Infantino said. He added a picture of Grosso with a bandage on his face, with the message ”Forza Fabio.
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