On May 5, 1992, 19 people died as a result of the collapse of a temporary tribune at the Furiani stadium. The tragedy occurred before the start of the French Cup semi-final between SC Bastia and OM. 2,357 injured were also recorded.
Since this disaster, many players in French football have fought to have no match played on this date to commemorate the victims. This would have to wait for the law of October 14, 2021. The last one ensures that the matches of Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions will not be played in France on May 5.
On the other hand, this law does not concern UEFA-affiliated European matches, which explains why Olympique de Marseille has to play the Europa League Conference return match against Feyenoord Rotterdam on Thursday, 5 May. A minute’s silence will be observed as players will wear a black armband, and a tribute will still be paid to the victims as a message will be read by the announcer of the Vélodrome stadium before kick-off.
Emmanuel Macron also wanted to commemorate the victims of the Furiani disaster on Thursday. The President said in a message on his Twitter account:Thirty years ago, a grandstand collapsed during the Coupe de France semi-final at Furiani. Corsica, Marseille, and with them all of France were in mourning. Thoughts for the victims, their families and all the injured.“
Thirty years ago, a grandstand collapsed during the Coupe de France semi-final at Furiani. Corsica, Marseille, and with them all of France were in mourning. Thoughts for the victims, their families and all the injured.
—Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 5, 2022
Benoit Lesueur
Source: Programme Television

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