Marseille Defender Nayef Aguerd Assaulted at Airport Before National Duty

Nayef Aguerd, a Moroccan international and Marseille defender, was assaulted in the VIP lounge at Marseille's Marignane airport while waiting to board a flight for national team duty. An unstable individual approached Aguerd, initially requesting a selfie and phone number before escalating by attempting to slap him. Airport security intervened promptly, restraining and handing the attacker over to police, who questioned him. Aguerd chose not to file a formal complaint due to his urgent need to join the Moroccan squad for upcoming matches against Bahrain and Congo. Aguerd, who previously played for West Ham and was signed by Marseille this summer, has been praised by his coach and sporting director for his impact on the team. The incident highlights increasing security concerns for professional footballers during travel.