Marseille’s official store looted as protests rock France

By Adegboyega Adeleye
Olympique de Marseille’s official store on the city’s La Canebière avenue was looted during weekend unrest, the Ligue 1 club said on Monday.
According to Reuters, the incident came as France experienced some of its worst unrest in years, with protests over rising prices and declining public services. Thousands of people were arrested, while shops were looted or damaged.
Marseille authorities imposed a ban on public gatherings and demonstrations across the city on Monday following violent protests and looting.
The club condemned the attack and said it stood in solidarity with Puma, its partner that operates the store. The damage has forced the shop to close te...