Olympique de Marseille-Atalanta, the fair-play soirée
A moment of collegiality before kick-off
A convivial atmosphere marked the evening of Tuesday, November 4: on the eve of kickoff for the League Phase Matchday 4, the delegations of Olympique de Marseille and Atalanta, alongside UEFA representatives, rendezvoused for the customary "Fair Play" pre-match ceremony.
Formally welcoming the hosts, the OM delegation comprised: President Pablo Longoria, General Director Alessandro Antonello, General Director Finance Alban Juster, Club Ambassador Jean-Pierre Papin, Strategy Director Gianluca Santaniello and General Secretary Benjamin Arnaud.
Representing Atalanta were CEO Luca Percassi, Stefano Percassi, Corporate General Manager Andrea Fabris, Institutional General Manager Umberto Marino, Commercial & Marketing Director Romano Zanforlin and General Secretary & UEFA Main Contact Marco Semprini.
On behalf of UEFA, the build-up proceedings were attended by Delegate Mark Blackbourne and Venue Director Giovanni Pifarotti.