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Top-tier French football league.
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McCourt seeks Gulf investors to shore up Marseille without selling the club
According to the Journal du Dimanche, Frank McCourt is actively exploring opportunities in the Middle East to attract new shareholders to Olympique de Marseille. Club president Stéphane Richard confirms the approach but rules out an outright sale.
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Refereeing Favours Saint-Étienne: Luc Holtz Levels Heavy Accusations After Metz Draw
After the 2-2 draw between Metz and Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2 matchday 7, Metz manager Luc Holtz insinuated that the Greens regularly benefit from favourable refereeing decisions, suggesting this is not the first time.
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PSG extends Parias Cohortis ban after failure to meet conditions
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the continued exclusion of Parias Cohortis, an 80-member section of the Collectif Ultras Paris, banned since a violent altercation in April on the A11 motorway. The group failed to meet the club's conditions for readmission to Parc des Princes.
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Paixao and Harit injured in Classique, OM sinks deeper into crisis
Already 17th in Ligue 1 after five defeats in six matches, OM lost Igor Paixao and Amine Harit to injury during the Classique lost to PSG (1-2). Both players must undergo tests this week before the resumption at Troyes on October 11.
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Injured in thigh against OM, Zaïre-Emery ruled out for France's four Nations League matches
Suffering a slight left thigh injury during the Classique against Marseille, Warren Zaïre-Emery has withdrawn from the France squad for the Nations League international window. Maghnes Akliouche replaces him in Zinédine Zidane's group.
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Penalty Denied to Gouiri: VAR Believed He Deliberately Fell
During the Classique OM-PSG (1-2) on Sunday, VAR concluded that Désiré Doué touched the ball before Gouiri fell in the box, even considering a yellow card for simulation if the referee had blown the whistle.
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PSG president Al-Khelaifi under investigation in France over Ligue 1 broadcasting conflict of interest
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain and chairman of beIN Media Group, is reportedly under investigation in France over a suspected conflict of interest linked to a €100m broadcasting rights deal for Ligue 1.
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Dembélé arrives at France camp under pressure after ghosting display against Marseille
Author of a very disappointing performance in the PSG-OM Classique (2-1), Ousmane Dembélé joins Clairefontaine at a difficult moment, as Zinedine Zidane is considering starting him as France's number 9.
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Insulting chants at the Vélodrome: OM faces fine and partial stadium closure after Classique
During Marseille's 1-2 defeat to PSG on Sunday, some OM supporters sang insulting chants targeting Ousmane Dembélé's mother. The club risks a fine and partial stadium closure if the LFP opens disciplinary proceedings.
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After Classique defeat, Benatia and Longoria blamed for OM's 17th-place plight
PSG beat Marseille 2-1 on Sunday in the Classique, leaving OM languishing in 17th place in Ligue 1. Journalist Vincent Duluc pins the decline on former executives Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia.
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Seven goals from seven shots on target: Ferran Torres electrifies PSG from the bench
Coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute at the Vélodrome, Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille with a header into the top corner. The Spanish forward now has seven goals in six matches in a PSG shirt, a start surpassed only by Ibrahimovic in the club's modern history.
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Five straight defeats and 17th place: Riolo accuses Genesio of sacrificing his players to protect himself
After Marseille's fifth consecutive defeat to PSG (2-1), consultant Daniel Riolo criticizes Bruno Genesio's communication, accusing the manager of shifting blame onto his players rather than taking responsibility as a coach.
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Saint-Étienne squanders two-goal lead at Metz, Cathro furious
Leading 2-0 until the 71st minute at Metz, Saint-Étienne conceded the equalizer in ten minutes (2-2). Manager Ian Cathro was scathing, denouncing unacceptable errors for a team aiming for promotion.
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Five defeats in six matches: OM plunges into historic crisis after Classique
Beaten 1-2 by PSG at the Vélodrome in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1, Marseille have suffered a fifth consecutive defeat and posted an unprecedented record in the club's history at the start of the season.
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After France, Deschamps headed for Monaco rather than troubled Marseille return
Free since leaving the France job this summer, Didier Deschamps is being linked with a Ligue 1 return. While Marseille has been mentioned, observers close to the situation believe Monaco is far more credible—a club he knows intimately.
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OM-PSG Classico: Controversial Missed Penalty on Gouiri Reignites Refereeing Debate
Marseille lost 1-2 to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday at the Vélodrome, but a challenge by Désiré Doué on Amine Gouiri just before halftime—left uncalled by referee François Letexier and not reviewed by VAR—has sparked fresh controversy over the officiating.
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Five straight defeats, 17th place: Genesio addresses his future after Classique loss
Olympique de Marseille suffered a fifth consecutive defeat on Sunday at the Vélodrome, losing 1-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1. Bruno Genesio announced he wants to meet with club officials, while ruling out resignation for now.
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OM ultras demand McCourt's departure after fresh PSG defeat
Beaten 1-2 by PSG in the Classique at the Vélodrome, OM slipped to second-to-last place in Ligue 1. In the stands, ultras displayed banners directly targeting owner Frank McCourt.
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Marquinhos snatches victory for PSG at the Vélodrome against ten-man Marseille
PSG wins 2-1 at Marseille in the Classique of Matchday 5 in Ligue 1. Marquinhos scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, before Weah's red card for Marseille, who suffer a fifth consecutive defeat.
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Rodolphe Saadé held back by fear of ultras before investing in OM
CMA CGM boss Rodolphe Saadé is considering taking a stake in debt-ridden Olympique de Marseille, but his fear of ultra supporter groups would prevent any investment beyond sponsorship.
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