Marseille v Monaco kick-off delayed by 12 minutes due to flares

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·14 December 2025

Kick-off in Marseille v Monaco was delayed on Sunday night.

According to L'Équipe, smoke from flares used by supporters lingered over the pitch, preventing an immediate start.

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The match had been due to begin at 20:45.

Play eventually got under way at 20:57.

The interruption lasted 12 minutes, with visibility only then deemed acceptable for the game to proceed.

Source: L'Équipe