Tag: Marseille

27 AUG

Cheeky young Marseille fan dribbles length of pitch to score from kick-off (VIDEO)

A young Marseille fan made the most of his moment in the spotlight before his team’s game at the weekend, using the ceremonial kick-off to dribble the length of the pitch and score a memorable goal in front of the home fans. The youngster was given the honor of conducting the ceremonial kick-off – a […]

02 NOV

Patrice Evra kicks fan in HEAD before taking selfies in Marseille Europa League clash

Marseille supporters are captured on video breaking past barriers trying to get to the 36-year-old. Evra was subject to a barrage of abuse as he was warming up. The supporters were apparently angry at his recent performances for the club. And the tensions spilled over onto the pitch as the visiting fans knocked over their […]

01 OCT

ISIS claims responsibility for Marseille knife attack that killed two people

Published time: 1 Oct, 2017 20:52 Edited time: 1 Oct, 2017 21:29 The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Marseille knife attack which left two women dead, Reuters reports, citing the IS affiliated Amaq news agency. Read more The Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly […]

22 JUL

Chris Froome WINS Tour de France 2017 after finishing third in Marseille time trial

Team-mate Michal Kwiatkowski had missed out on the fastest time on the board by just one second with fellow Pole Maciej Bodnar sitting on top of the time-sheets when Froome rolled down the ramp. Kwiatkowski had the fastest times through the first two sectors though and his British team leader was just two seconds down […]

09 JUL

Olivier Giroud: Marseille odds slashed to sign Arsenal star, Everton still favourites

Arsenal this week completed a club-record deal for striker Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon, raising doubts over Giroud’s future at the Emirates. Giroud struggled for game time at the Gunners last season, starting just 11 Premier League matches. He has been linked with a return to France with Marseille and Lyon, while Premier League rivals Everton […]

24 APR

Marseille make Olivier Giroud No 1 transfer target: French club willing to pay £20million

This is according to Sky Sports, who claim the Ligue 1 club are willing to pay £20million for the 30-year-old striker. The report adds Marseille believe they can convince the forward to return to his homeland.  Giroud has struggled to hold down a regular place at Arsenal first team this season.  The France international has […]