Police Officers Injured, 21 Arrested As Unrest Mars Marseille, PSG Clash

As many as nine police officers were reportedly injured and 21 people were arrested before, during and after Le Classique between Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Velodrome in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday night.

Eight police officers suffered bruises, while one of the officers was hit by a stone in the face and will be hospitalised for at least seven days.

According to Le Parisien, 21 people were arrested at the game, a match where the Marseille ultras unveiled a banner against the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP).

A large number of smoke bombs were set off, while the match had to be stopped because of some objects launched in the direction of the corner flag, where Neymar was about to take a corner kick.

In the second half, a fan stormed onto the pitch and ran in the direction of Lionel Messi, while outside the stadium hundreds of people tried to get in when the gates were closed. The police had to intervene and tear gas some fans.

Fortunately, there were no issues reported after the end of the game.

The game between Marseille and PSG ended in a goalless draw.

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