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Amine Gouiri’s stunning hat-trick for Olympique de Marseille in their 4-1 victory over Stade Brestois 29 has placed him firmly in the spotlight, with his spectacular scissor-kick goal now a leading contender for Ligue 1’s April Goal of the Month. The Algerian international delivered a commanding performance at the Orange Vélodrome, capping off his trio […]
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Olympique de Marseille are reportedly targeting Algerian international Ramy Bensebaïni for a potential summer transfer, as the club looks to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. The versatile left-back, currently plying his trade with Borussia Dortmund, has caught the attention of the French club, who are keen to reinforce their defense. According to sources […]
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Chancel Mbemba’s future at Olympique de Marseille is hanging in the balance as the Congolese defender finds himself once again sidelined from the first-team squad. While the team heads to Rome for a training camp, Mbemba has been relegated to training with the reserve side, a decision that reflects the deteriorating relationship between the player […]
Olympique de Marseille have identified Nigerian international Jordan Torunarigha as a key defensive target for the upcoming transfer window, with the KAA Gent centre-back nearing the end of his contract. The 27-year-old is reportedly not planning to extend his stay in Belgium, leaving him poised to depart Gent as a free agent this summer. Sources […]
Amine Gouiri and Ismaël Bennacer played pivotal roles as Olympique de Marseille secured a commanding 5–1 win over Montpellier on Saturday, reigniting their hopes of finishing second in Ligue 1 during an otherwise turbulent second half of the season. With Champions League qualification still within reach, Marseille approached the clash with Montpellier knowing that only […]
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Medhi Benatia has declared that his continued role as sporting director of Olympique de Marseille is directly tied to the tenure of club president Pablo Longoria, amid growing internal tensions within the Ligue 1 side. Appointed as OM’s sporting director in January 2025, Benatia, 38, stepped into the position after serving as an advisor to […]
Didier Drogba will return to the Orange Vélodrome on May 2nd as part of Olympique de Marseille’s 125th anniversary celebration, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The former Marseille striker is among a host of iconic figures invited to the gala evening organised to honour the rich history of one of France’s most storied football clubs. […]
Ismaël Bennacer’s performances at Olympique de Marseille continue to fall short of expectations, with the Algerian midfielder struggling to rediscover the form that once made him one of Africa’s brightest footballing talents. At 27, Bennacer finds himself far removed from the influential figure he was during the 2022–2023 season at AC Milan. Once celebrated for […]
Ismaël Bennacer played a role in Olympique de Marseille’s 3-2 win over Toulouse on Sunday, setting up the second goal of the match, yet his performance has drawn sharp criticism from sections of the French press, particularly La Provence, despite his statistical contributions. Bennacer, who joined the club on loan from AC Milan during the […]
Olympique de Marseille are tracking the development of 16-year-old Egyptian forward Hussein Mido, who currently plays for Zamalek and is the son of former Marseille striker Ahmed Hossam Hussein Abdelhamid Wasfy, widely known as Mido. The French club’s interest in the teenager has been publicly confirmed by his father. Speaking to local media outlet KingFut, […]
