Tag: Marseille

Greenwood’s Marseille future in doubt amid tension and financial pressure

Mason Greenwood
March 2026

Reports suggest a summer exit is a serious possibility despite Greenwood’s strong scoring output. With Marseille facing internal tension and financial strain after a Champions League exit, a profitable sale is being considered to fund a squad refresh. L’Equipe reports concerns about Greenwood’s integration and attitude, citing him standing apart from team-mates during a shootout in a Coupe de France loss to Toulouse.

Marseille lose Habib Beye’s first match as Greenwood misses late penalty in Brest defeat

Habib Beye
February 2026

Marseille’s Champions League push took a hit as they lost 2-0 at Brest in Habib Beye’s first match, with Mason Greenwood missing a late penalty that could have changed the finish. Ludovic Ajorque scored twice to put Brest in control. Greenwood won a penalty late on but saw his effort saved by Grégoire Coudert, extending Marseille’s winless run and leaving their top-four chase under pressure.

Marseille appoint Habib Beye on deal to 2027 after De Zerbi exit

Habib Beye
February 2026

Marseille confirmed Habib Beye as head coach on a contract running until summer 2027, replacing Roberto De Zerbi. He returns to the club he represented as a player and is tasked with stabilising the season. The club statement positioned Beye as a demanding, identity-driven coach focused on discipline, intensity, and accountability, pointing to his coaching work after retirement and framing the appointment as a leadership reset after a turbulent period.

Marseille Sack Roberto De Zerbi After 5-0 PSG Humiliation

Roberto De Zerbi
February 2026

Marseille ended De Zerbi’s tenure by mutual consent after a 5-0 loss to PSG. He leaves with the club fourth and 12 points off the top, after finishing second last season. The decision followed heavy pressure after an early Champions League exit and the collapse in Le Classique, where De Zerbi apologised for the performance. Marseille’s statement says leadership agreed a change was needed for the run-in.

Dembele Double and Puskas Talk as PSG Smash Marseille 5-0

Ousmane Dembélé
January 2026

PSG thrashed Marseille 5-0 in Le Classique to go top of Ligue 1, with Dembélé scoring twice including an outside-of-the-foot strike being touted online as a possible Puskas contender. PSG built a dominant win with an own goal credited to Facundo Medina plus goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee, while Dembélé’s second came after driving in from the right and finishing with a creative outside-foot shot. Post-match he said PSG are “back” and aiming to win everything in the run-in.

Sergio Ramos Offers Himself to Marseille While Pursuing Sevilla Takeover Bid

Sergio Ramos
January 2026

Ramos is looking for a new European club and has reportedly offered himself to Marseille, while also being involved in a bid to buy Sevilla that prevents him from playing for them. He departed Monterrey after one season, stating his last match was a playoff semi-final loss. Reports say he expected a Sevilla return, but his participation in an acquisition attempt creates a conflict. The bid is described as entering an exclusivity period to review finances, with multiple interested parties also mentioned, while he remains open to playing offers.

De Zerbi “In Great Danger” After Marseille UCL Exit, Benatia Calls It “Shame”

Roberto De Zerbi
January 2026

De Zerbi is under major pressure after Marseille failed to reach the Champions League playoffs, losing heavily and missing out when Benfica grabbed the last qualifying spot on goal difference. Marseille were thrashed 3-0 by Brugge and had conceded six goals across two UCL games; De Zerbi apologised and called it a “very bad day,” while Benatia aimed his anger at the players, saying the performance should have consequences and describing it as shameful.

Gerrard Tells Slot to Stop Excusing Liverpool’s Low-Block Struggles and Fix It

Steven Gerrard
January 2026

Gerrard criticised Slot for repeatedly pointing to low blocks as the reason for Liverpool’s inconsistency, saying this is a normal reality in the Premier League and Liverpool must solve it rather than talk about it. Slot argued Liverpool look better in open games and struggle when opponents sit deep, citing the contrast between a 3-0 win over Marseille and a 1-1 draw with Burnley. Gerrard’s message is to adapt personnel and approach to break compact defences.

De Zerbi Plays Down Manchester United Links Ahead of Marseille Champions League Game

Roberto De Zerbi
January 2026

De Zerbi dismissed speculation about the United job and said his focus is entirely on Marseille while United continue their search for a permanent head coach. He stressed he feels good at the club and city and would not discuss future possibilities, despite past reports he was interviewed for the role and United admiration for his work since Brighton and his early Marseille success.

Greenwood Hits Hat-Trick as Marseille Cruise in Coupe de France

Mason Greenwood
January 2026

Greenwood scored a hat-trick and added an assist in a 9-0 win to send Marseille into the last 16, taking him to 19 goals this season. Marseille dominated a sixth-tier opponent; Greenwood’s recent form is highlighted with seven goals in five games, and he wore the captain’s armband in the second half.

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