One day after being handed a 15-game suspension following claims of “corruption” in Ligue 1, claims that he later rowed back on, expressing regret for the use of the term, Olympique de

Marseille president Pablo Longoria said on Monday he regretted his outburst in which he claimed OM was the victim of "corruption" following a 3-0 Ligue 1 loss to Auxerre.

Olympique de Marseille president Pablo Longoria has been handed a 15-game ban following his outburst over the weekend, where he levelled accusations of “corruption” at Ligue 1. Marseille

Spaniard Longoria launched into a tirade after the match at the Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps on Saturday, shouting “this is real corruption.”

The French Ligue 1 handed Marseille president Pablo Longoria a 15-match ban on Wednesday after he accused French referees of corruption following a defeat last Saturday.

A furious Longoria spoke about “ true corruption ” following the 3-0 loss at Auxerre, claiming decisions went against his team and suggesting Marseille was the victim of an organized plot. His comments were widely criticized by the referee's union,

Longoria initially made his controversial remarks following Marseille's defeat by Auxerre before backtracking on Monday.

The LFP disciplinary commission has delivered its verdict following Olympique de Marseille’s strong accusations against French refereeing. The decision has been made, and it is severe. OM president Pablo Longoria has been suspended for 15 matches due to his harsh criticism.