OM President Pablo Longoria Joins March Against Drug Trafficking: “I Had to Be Here”
Pablo Longoria’s Surprise Appearance
Longoria joined the crowd at the Claudie Darcy roundabout in the 4th arrondissement of Marseille, paying tribute to Mehdi Kessaci, a young man who was recently murdered in the same place.
“I wanted to be here, among the people, to show my support and solidarity.
Pablo Longoria, President of Olympique de Marseille
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Roberto De Zerbi, the coach of OM, was also touched by the tragedy and expressed his feelings on Thursday, on the eve of the trip to Nice. “I hear everything, I am affected. I am aware, I know this story well. This saddens me, because these things should not happen,” he said.
Football’s Role in Marseille
De Zerbi continued, “I’m Italian, I come from a city where there have been similar episodes in the past. This leaves me speechless. We know the social problems that Marseille is experiencing… We try, through our performances, through the matches, to give satisfaction, balm to the hearts of the Marseillais who identify with the club.
- Football has a different meaning in Marseille than elsewhere.
- The match lasts 90 minutes, but football lasts a week here, 24 hours a day, in good times and bad.
- The people of Marseille are at the heart of this passion. OM, these problems are part of the city.
Did you know?
Mehdi Kessaci’s murder has saddened the entire city of Marseille. Currently, police are investigating the case, which may involve drug trafficking.
Pro tip
One way to support Marseille and its community is to attend OM matches and show solidarity with the city’s residents.
What’s next for OM?
The team will continue to focus on their performances on the pitch as they prepare for their next Ligue 1 match. Stay tuned for more news and updates!
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