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OM: the black anger of supporters against arbitration

After OM’s defeat against PSG (1-2) on Sunday evening at the Vélodrome, Marseille’s frustration was not limited to the result.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 11:42 AM
OM: the black anger of supporters against arbitration
Key Things to Know
  • PSG defeated Marseille 1-2 at the Vélodrome in Ligue 1 action.
  • Referee François Letexier and VAR declined to award OM a penalty following contact between Amine Gouiri and Désiré Doué.
  • Ferran Torres and Marquinhos scored for PSG, while Angel Gomes scored Marseille's lone goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Olympique de Marseille suffered a 2-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Vélodrome, sparking debate over refereeing decisions. Controversy arose just before halftime when Marseille forward Amine Gouiri went down following contact with PSG's Désiré Doué in the penalty box. Referee François Letexier did not award a penalty, and VAR did not intervene, prompting frustration from Marseille players and supporters.

Ferran Torres opened the scoring for PSG in the 66th minute before Angel Gomes equalized six minutes later. Marquinhos restored PSG's lead in the 74th minute, and OM finished with ten men following Timothy Weah's 77th-minute red card. The result marks Marseille's fourth straight Ligue 1 defeat, leaving them 17th in the table.

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