It was in a solemn atmosphere that all the groups of supporters gathered the next day. The older ones telling the younger ones what “the good times” were, recalling the memories of the past and transmitting the passion to new generations. Around 4 p.m., all these little people gathered around the Vélodrome stadium, the fanatics of the Olympique de Marseille giving their voice with the songs that marked the epic of OM in 1993. Notably one evening of May, the 26th, when the Marseille club became “Forever the first” in the Champions League.
Thousands of Marseillais in the stadium
Around 5.30 p.m., the supporters were able to go to their enclosure, within the Jean Bouin stand. Again the name “Tapie” resonated, thousands chanted applauded his name. If the chants continued, the giant screens of the stadium rebroadcast the OM-Milan final while the banners with the face of the “Boss” were more and more numerous. In the 44th minute, Basile Boli delivered OM in the Champions League final, this is the minute chosen for the entry of Bernard Tapie’s coffin in the middle of the pitch, accompanied by the presidents of the supporters’ groups.
In the gallery, the audience fell silent and a wall of blue scarf, similar to the Mediterranean Sea, was brandished by the supporters. The speeches followed and the music “We are the Champions” by Queen began to resonate, in reference to the glory years of the Olympique de Marseille. Little by little, the songs resumed and the coffin left the Vélodrome under the “Merci Tapie”. As a symbol, the city of Marseille and its inhabitants ended up leaving the Vélodrome before saying “Farewell” this Friday morning to Bernard Tapie during his funeral. While waiting for a last tribute for the one who will remain in the hearts of all Marseille fans against Lorient on October 17 in a Vélodrome which is probably packed.
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