Adil Rami brands Abdelli's high boot a missed red card

At the Stade de l'Aube, the 12th minute saw Himad Abdelli launch his boot into the face of Iron Gomis as he lunged for a loose ball inside Troyes' penalty area, a moment that set the tone for the Ligue 1 clash between Troyes and Olympique de Marseille.

The high‑boot clash and referee's call

The clash came moments after Patrick Beach had deflected a shot, and Abdelli, the Algerian midfielder, lunged to reclaim the ball, only to connect his boot with Gomis' cheek. Referee Monsieur Paradis chose a verbal warning and the VAR did not review the incident, leaving the decision untouched.

Abdelli therefore completed the full ninety minutes despite the contact. Late in the game he converted a penalty, sealing Marseille's second victory of the season.

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After‑match reaction and match outcome

Former Marseille defender Adil Rami, now a television analyst, argued that the incident warranted a red card. “I really thought the referee would show a red because if we look at the logic of referees worldwide, whether he saw it or not, for me it’s a foot in the air, it hits the face and it’s a red card,” he said. Sur the studio, he added that the referee’s restraint avoided killing the match, but insisted “for me it’s red”.

Olympique de Marseille secured a 2‑0 win on Troyes' turf, a result that helped the club maintain its position after previously escaping the relegation zone with a 0‑2 victory at the same venue. The triumph was achieved under coach Bruno Genesio, whose side needed the points to solidify their mid‑table standing.

The high‑boot episode reignited debate over disciplinary consistency in Ligue 1, with many pundits agreeing that the lack of a red card set a concerning precedent and calling for clearer guidelines on violent conduct.