Senegalese coach Habib Beye criticised by Christophe Dugarry after press comments

Senegalese coach Habib Beye has come under heavy criticism from former France international Christophe Dugarry after accusing the media of spreading “lies” about him and Olympique de Marseille.

The controversy followed Marseille’s victory over Le Havre, after which Beye openly criticised what he described as unfair treatment directed both at the club and at him personally.

During his remarks, the former Senegal international referred to public criticism and media narratives that he believed had unfairly targeted “Habib Beye the man”.

His comments quickly triggered a sharp response from Dugarry, who questioned the legitimacy of the Marseille coach’s complaints and expressed frustration with the timing of the remarks.

“I don’t understand Habib Beye’s comments. Given the season, we don’t care about their feelings, about what you think. How can you go to a press conference complaining? Habib, I appreciate you, but you got there by chance.

That’s the beauty of football. You explain that you deserved your salary, very well, but when the record is this negative, don’t blame the journalists… Is your paranoia really that bad? All the Marseille supporters are fed up, and they’re telling us about their feelings… it shocks me,” he blurted out.

The reaction from Dugarry added further tension to an already difficult atmosphere surrounding Marseille, where scrutiny over performances and results has continued throughout the season.

Beye’s original comments appeared to reflect growing frustration over criticism directed toward both his work and the broader situation at the club.

However, Dugarry’s response suggested that many observers believe attention should remain focused on sporting performances rather than public disputes with the media.

The exchange has since generated strong debate among supporters and football followers in France, with opinions divided over whether Beye was justified in speaking out against media coverage.

While Marseille secured victory against Le Havre, the discussion surrounding Beye’s comments has continued to dominate attention after the match, highlighting the intense pressure that often surrounds coaches and former players involved with one of France’s biggest clubs.

The disagreement also underlines the heightened scrutiny attached to Marseille, where media attention and public expectations remain consistently high regardless of results on the pitch.