The boy, named Kenzo, was invited to Corsica to attend the game and meet Marseille players.
“The dream quickly turned into a nightmare when Kenzo and his parents, who had come in the colors of Olympique de Marseille, were shamefully assaulted by individuals who broke into their box,” Ajaccio said in a statement.
The club said security staff intervened and escorted Kenzo and his family to the dressing room.
“Even the most extreme stupidity cannot excuse such behavior,” Ajaccio said. “The club condemns these unspeakable acts in the strongest possible terms. AC Ajaccio will shed full light on these shameful acts. As soon as the individuals have been identified by our services, we will lodge a complaint. AC Ajaccio stands in solidarity with little Kenzo and his parents.” Quoting the prosecutor’s statement, L’Equipe said the boy and his family would be heard on Tuesday.
Investigators will also “carry out a thorough medical examination of Kenzo’s father, Kenzo, his brother and his mother at the Marseille medico-judicial unit to determine the physical and psychological damage suffered,” the justice official added.
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Kenzo’s mother told local newspaper Corse Matin the attackers pushed her son and his head hit a railing.
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“They punched my husband in the face, ripped off the boy’s shirt and set him on fire,” she said. “Before they left the dressing room, they even spat in the food that was available to us.” The match was won by Ajaccio 1-0 and was marred by several incidents. Also, a journalist was attacked outside the stadium.
