Rugby World Cup 2023. “I thought I was dying”: England knocked out set-up in Marseille

Day two of the tournament and already a controversy about the 2023 Rugby World Cup. This Saturday, September 9, during the tournament England-Argentina (27-10), at the Vélodrome in Marseille, many supporters marked the start of the match.

Confused scenes ahead of England v Argentina in Marseille

But what happened in Marseille yesterday? Organization of the first World Cup meeting in Marseille has turned out to be a disaster, From the pregame.

Thousands of supporters from both countries gathered in the velodrome stadium square and were prevented from entering the stadium. Supporters gather, security gates go up, venues don’t beep, crowds throng… The pictures are refreshing:

The English press did not fail to criticize the organization of this meeting. The Dailymail And this Guardian Wake up this Sunday “Shattering Scenes” And “confusion” in rows. “I thought I was going to die”Even the England supporter explains.

Other proponents speak of similar difficulties Bordeaux, During the meeting between Ireland And this Romania, Saturday afternoon.

Action will be taken if France 2023 apologizes

In a press release, France 2023 responded this Sunday, September 10, and apologized. “Actions will be taken Improves access to grounds “In Marseille, after the delays observed during the England-Argentina match, which led to a limited number of supporters taking their seats after kick-off”, the organizers announce.

“No Incident Reported”However France is pushing for 2023. More volunteers will be deployed and communications strengthened around the velodrome for South Africa-Scotland this Sunday (5:45pm).

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