Lille fans from travelling to the southern city for a Ligue 1 match this weekend.
Lille president Olivier Letang wrote to the public authorities for assurances before agreeing to travel following last week’s incidents which left Lyon coach Fabio Grosso with cuts to his face that required stitches.
Only 250 Lille fans had planned to travel to Marseille.
“We are very surprised by the decision taken by the interior ministry, it’s the first we have heard of it,” Lille said in a statement.
