At least two Olympique Marseille players shot at; both unharmed

Two, but possibly even three Olympique Marseille players escaped unscathed on the night from Sunday to Monday. The selection had just returned from the away match against Le Havre (1-2 win) when fire was opened during an attempted car theft, according to the French medium, among others. Europe 1 know.

The selection returned to the southern French city at around 3 a.m. on the night of Sunday to Monday. After goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Michael Murillo, the selection returned unsuspecting to its own sports complex.

When the players wanted to return home, they became victims of an attempted car theft. Shots were also involved when the players managed to escape.

According to the French medium, the Cameroonian internationals Jean Onana (24) and Faris Moumbagna (23) were victims of the act. Other French media mention that the Ivorian youth Bamo Meïte (22) was also a victim of the robbery.

The hijacking took place on the Route de la Valentine, between the training complex and the players' homes. The players were reportedly in their vehicles when shots were fired.

All occupants were uninjured, but the cars did not escape without damage. Two bullet holes were found in a driver's door. Another car has a bullet hole in the trunk.

The French police have announced that they have still not found the perpetrators. A major investigation has been launched by the French Public Prosecutor's Office, entrusted to the Organized and Specialized Crime Unit (DCOS).

Marseille players have been harassed by robberies for a long time. For example, right back Jonathan Clauss was the victim of a home burglary twice in a short period of time while he was playing a match with his team.

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