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Marie Barsacq condemns violence during the Ligue 1 game

Marie Barsacq, the sports minister, firmly condemned the incidents during the Ligue-1 game between Montpellier Hérault Sport Club and as Saint-Etienne, which took place on March 16, 2025. The game at Stade de la. The game was stopped at 0: 2 in the 57th minute, with Saint-Etienne favored.

After the incidents on Sunday, Barsacq said on Monday, March 17, 2025, “These behavior ruin the celebration of thousands of fans and cloud the image of professional football in France.” Their conviction follows the alarming escalation of violence and chaos in the stadium, which caused significant concerns about the security for fans and the reputation of sport.