Frank Christian
PSG is gearing up for a monumental evening as they face Inter Milan in the Champions League final on May 31.
As Paris gears up in red and blue this Saturday, the southern city of Marseille, approximately 410 miles away, is experiencing an unusual trend with Inter Milan jerseys flying off the racks.
Shops throughout this southern French hub, traditionally viewed as a rival stronghold against PSG, are noting a remarkable spike in interest for Inter merchandise.
A staff member from Foot.fr’s Plan de Campagne store shared with BFM Marseille: “Throughout the year, there’s hardly any request for Inter shirts. Now it feels like the entire city is rallying behind them. It’s unbelievable!”
The drive behind Marseille supporters is to safeguard their club’s proud distinction as the only French team to have won the Champions League title, achieved back in 1993.
With PSG on the verge of making history in Munich, many in Marseille are resorting to shopping as a form of protest. One resident remarked: “Tous pour l’Inter.” Everyone for Inter.
Increased police presence in Marseille as PSG aims for treble
Authorities in Marseille are ramping up security measures in advance of the UEFA Champions League final. Officials are concerned that a PSG victory could lead to mayhem in a city fiercely protective of its football legacy.
“A PSG win could cause some people to act irrationally,” an insider from the Marseille police informed RMC Sport. “Combining that with potential criminal behavior could result in a very risky night.”
The worries extend beyond just fans celebrating or lamenting. The historical rivalry between Marseille and PSG runs deep.
With PSG vying for their first Champions League trophy and a remarkable treble—having already clinched Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France—the possibility of confrontations between jubilant PSG supporters and defiant OM fans remains high.
Authorities indicate that even if Inter claims victory, it could lead to spontaneous celebrations.
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