An 8-year-old French soccer fan battling brain cancer was «shamefully abused» while supporting his favorite Marseille team during a match against Ajaccio.
Kenzo was invited to watch Marseille’s game against Ajaccio by Air Corsica, which provided a suite at the Ligue 1 game on Saturday on the island of Corsica, where Ajaccio is based.
According to Kenzo’s mother, according to the local Corse Matin newspaper, the boy’s father was attacked by onlookers who broke into his suite and Kenzo’s head ended up hitting a railing. They also ripped off his shirt and burned it, while some onlookers also spat on his food.
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A general view inside the Tottenham Hotspur dressing room prior to the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Olympique de Marseille and Tottenham Hotspur at Orange Velodrome on November 1, 2022, in Marseille, France. (Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
«These people in no way represent the values of our club and our island,» Ajaccio said in a press release. «Even the most extreme stupidity cannot excuse this behaviour. The club strongly condemns these heinous acts.»
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«AC Ajaccio will shed light on these shameful actions. As soon as our services have identified the people, we will file a complaint against them.»
After the match, a journalist was attacked by Marseille fans near the stadium. The journalist required hospital treatment.
General view of the Champions League ball during the UEFA Champions League Group D match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympique de Marseille at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 7, 2022 in London. (Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Nicolas Septe, Ajaccio’s chief prosecutor, is investigating both incidents, according to the BBC.
Ajaccio Mayor Stephane Sbraggia said both incidents pointed to a «worrying loss of values».
Ajaccio ended up winning the game against rival Marseille, with Clement Vidal scoring the only goal of the game in the 88th minute.
A general view inside the stadium at the Orange Velodrome on October 31, 2022, in Marseille, France. (Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
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Ajaccio is 7-5-26 on the season. Marseille is currently third in Ligue 1 with a 22-7-9 record.