Marseille and Lille close stores after vandalism during protests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:29 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille have temporarily closed their stores following vandalism and looting during protests in France over rising living costs and poor school conditions. The riots impacted several cities, with Marseille reporting significant damage to its store on La Canebière, a prominent avenue. Lille's city center shop also suffered extensive damage and widespread looting. Both clubs issued statements expressing gratitude toward supporters and the public who offered assistance in the aftermath. Further assessments of the damage and potential reopening dates have yet to be determined.
- •Marseille's store closed due to significant vandalism.
- •Lille experienced extensive damage and looting at its city center shop.
- •Over half a million protesters participated in recent demonstrations.
- •Both clubs thanked supporters for their assistance following the incidents.
- •Reopening dates for the shops remain undecided.
- 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille close shops after vandalism and looting in France protests
"PARIS (AP) — The weekend of riots and looting in France did not spare soccer clubs Marseille and Lille. The Ligue 1 teams said their shops have been vandalized during the protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
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