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Inter making progress in move for Marseille’s Luis Henrique

7Apr

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Inter making progress in move for Marseille’s Luis Henrique

Luis HENRIQUE of Marseille during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Marseille and Toulouse on April 6, 2025 at Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France. While the Serie A title race as well as the Champions League knockouts have Inter occupied, they continue to have one eye on the transfer market. The latest reports via TMW, suggest that the Nerrazzuri are pushing hard for the signature of Marseille winger Luis Henrique. The Brazilian has been deployed by Roberto De Zerbi as a right wing-back in his 3-4-3 system, to great success. He has scored 7 and assisted 5 this season and would add more goals to this Inter side. In Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 system, he would alternate with Denzel Dumfries in the same right wing-back role. The French club seemingly want something between €30-35m for...

De Zerbi ‘refused to train Marseille players’ after defeat to Reims

5Apr

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De Zerbi ‘refused to train Marseille players’ after defeat to Reims

REIMS, FRANCE - MARCH 29: Roberto De Zerbi Head Coach of Olympique de Marseille looks on before the Ligue 1 match between Stade de Reims and Olympique de Marseille at Stade Auguste Delaune on March 29, 2025 in Reims, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images) Furious Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi reportedly refused to train his players following the 3-1 defeat to Reims last weekend.Marseille, who are in third place in Ligue 1, suffered a shock defeat away to relegation-threatened Reims. Reims established a three-goal lead by the 68th minute, with Keito Nakamura, Mamadou Diakhon and Valentin Atangana all getting on the scoresheet. Although Valentin Rongier got a goal back for Marseille, De Zerbi's side still ended up being beaten. As reported by L'Equipe, De Zerbi refus...

Ligue 1: Five-star Marseille, seven-up Monaco win big

15Feb

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Ligue 1: Five-star Marseille, seven-up Monaco win big

09 Amine GOUIRI (om) during the Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Saint-Etienne at Orange Velodrome on February 15, 2025 in Marseille, France. New signing Amine Gouiri scored twice as Marseille cruised to a 5-1 win over struggling Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 on Saturday, before Danish striker Mika Biereth hit another hat-trick as Monaco thrashed Nantes 7-1. Algerian international Gouiri had impressed in his first two games since joining Marseille from Rennes late in the January transfer window, but he had not scored for his new club until Saturday's match at the Velodrome. He opened his account to give Roberto De Zerbi's team a single-goal lead at the interval, before Mason Greenwood made it 2-0 from a penalty five minutes into the second half. It was Greenwood's 14th Ligue 1 goal this s...

PSG crush Marseille to go clear atop French league

28Oct

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PSG crush Marseille to go clear atop French league

Adrien RABIOT of Marseille and Fabian RUIZ of FC Paris Saint-Germain during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Marseille and Paris at Orange Velodrome on October 27, 2024 in Marseille, France. Paris Saint-Germain have moved three points clear at the top of the French league with a resounding 3-0 win at Marseille, who badly failed their first big test this season after a red card and an own-goal in the first half. A win on Sunday would have moved Marseille level on points with the defending champions, but instead third-place Marseille dropped six points behind unbeaten PSG and stayed three points behind Monaco in second spot. The humiliating manner of the defeat will doubtless test the patience of Marseille's hugely demanding fans. Some of them started leaving Stade Velodrome before the ...

Marseille bidding to continue ‘almost perfect’ Ligue 1 start

20Sep

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Marseille bidding to continue ‘almost perfect’ Ligue 1 start

Marseille will aim to extend their "almost perfect" start to the Ligue 1 season when they visit struggling rivals Lyon this weekend. New coach Roberto De Zerbi has already helped raise hopes that Marseille could emerge as Paris Saint-Germain's strongest challengers for the title this term with three wins and a draw from his first four games in charge. De Zerbi has immediately implemented the attacking style he became known for at Brighton and Sassuolo at the Stade Velodrome, with his new team racking up 12 goals already. Controversial new signing Mason Greenwood, who was suspended by Manchester United following allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault, has scored five times. France international Adrien Rabiot has also joined on a free transfer after leaving Juventus, bringing exper...

Marseille have ‘agreement’ in place to sign Rabiot

16Sep

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Marseille have ‘agreement’ in place to sign Rabiot

Marseille have reached an agreement in principle with France midfielder Adrien Rabiot to join the club. "The player will join OM subject to the results of a medical," the nine-time French champion said Sunday. The 29-year-old Rabiot has been a free agent after he declined to extend his contract with Juventus, where he spent five seasons. Rabiot previously played for Marseille's bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain. Born in the Val-de-Marne region of Paris, he joined PSG's academy at age 15. Rabiot has made 48 appearances for France. He played at Euro 2024 where France lost to Spain in the semifinals. The terms of any deal were not announced by Marseille, but l'Equipe newspaper said Rabiot is expected to sign a two-year deal.

Perfect PSG stay ahead of Marseille and Monaco in Ligue 1

15Sep

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Perfect PSG stay ahead of Marseille and Monaco in Ligue 1

Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Brest 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, extending their perfect start to the French season and keeping them ahead of Marseille and Monaco at the top of the table. Brest, preparing to make their debut in the Champions League next week, took the lead at the Parc des Princes when Romain Del Castillo converted a penalty on the half-hour mark. However, Dembele headed in from a Marco Asensio cross to equalise for PSG shortly before half-time, and two goals in two minutes in the second half sealed their fourth win in as many outings so far this season. Fresh from scoring twice in Spain's 4-1 win in Switzerland last week, Fabian Ruiz curled in a fine strike to put PSG ahead on 73 minutes, and Dembele followed up to make it 3-1 ...

Greenwood scores twice in 1 minute for Marseille

1Sep

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Greenwood scores twice in 1 minute for Marseille

Mason Greenwood scored twice in one minute to launch Marseille to a 3-1 win over Toulouse in the French Ligue 1on Saturday. Greenwood scored in the 16th minute from a sharp angle and in the 17th from in front. The former Manchester United forward has five goals from the first three Ligue 1 matches, matching the record of Mario Balotelli in 2016 with Nice. The result was inevitable after Greenwood's double and Frank Magri's red card in the 27th for tripping Marseille's Geoffrey Kondogbia. Marseille squandered numerous chances and added only a second-half own-goal from Charlie Cresswell, while Shavy Babicka gave Toulouse a late consolation. Greenwood had scored twice in his debut for Marseille in a 5-1 victory at Brest in their league opener, when he was booed by home fans following his...

Marseille’s Samuel Gigot travels to Italy ahead of Lazio move

30Aug

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Marseille’s Samuel Gigot travels to Italy ahead of Lazio move

According to a report by Fabrizio Romano, Samuel Gigot (30) is travelling to Rome tonight to complete his move from Olympique de Marseille to SS Lazio for a €3.5 million fee. The French centre-back had been a key part of the Marseille squad for the past two seasons even deputising as the club captain while Valentin Rongier (29) was out injured with a broken kneecap. However, the arrival of a new manager Roberto De Zerbi has signalled a sea change at the southern club. Gigot, Chancel Mbemba, Jordan Veretout, and Azzedine Ounahi have all been placed in the “loft” and advised to find new clubs this summer as there are no plans for them to be integrated back into the first team. Despite this situation, Gigot had refused multiple offers from clubs across Europe over the last few weeks. ...

Ex-Red Devil Greenwood saves point for Marseille

26Aug

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Ex-Red Devil Greenwood saves point for Marseille

Former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has scored for the third time in two Ligue 1 matches to earn Marseille a share of the points at home to Reims. Mason Greenwood has salvaged a point for Marseille with his third French league goal of the season in a 2-2 home draw against Reims at the Stade Velodrome. Despite taking an early lead through Amine Harit, Marseille's defence faltered as Reims went ahead with goals from Yaya Kader Fofana and Sergio Akieme. Greenwood had scored twice in his debut for Marseille in a 5-1 victory over Brest in their league opener. The former Manchester United forward made a controversial move to the south of France this summer. Strasbourg earned their first Ligue 1 victory of the season with a high-intensity 3-1 win against Rennes. Andrey Santos ope...

18Aug

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Booed but Greenwood stars in Marseille debut

Mason Greenwood scored twice in his debut for Marseille in a 5-1 victory over Brest in their French league opener Saturday. Greenwood, the former Manchester United forward who made a controversial move to Marseille this summer, had a hand in all five goals as he also provided two assists and won a penalty that Elye Wahi converted. Greenwood's first Ligue 1 appearance was greeted with boos that echoed throughout Brest's Francis-Le Blé stadium every time he touched the ball. The forward, 22, was arrested in 2022 and later charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. The case was dropped last year. Brest, who finished third last season and are set to compete in the Champions League, struggled throughout the match. A missed penalty by Romain Del Castillo in t...

15Aug

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Marseille’s Pau López to be loaned out to Girona

Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper Pau López (29) is set to spend the upcoming season on loan at La Liga side Girona FC, according to reports from L’Equipe and RMC Sport. The Spaniard is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club after three seasons at the Vélodrome. Les Phocéens already sanctioned his exit and planned for the future without him in signing Geronimo Rulli (32) and Jeffrey de Lange (26) during this summer transfer window. L’Equipe understands that Girona’s loan move for López will include a €6.5m option to make his move permanent at Estadi Montilivi. The City Football Group-owned Girona FC will feature in the revamped 36-team Champions League on the back of their remarkable third-place finish in the last La Liga campaign. The outlet adds that Girona FC will take charge of López’...