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Olympique Marseille Announce Three New Suspected COVID-19 Cases

Joseph Edeh Aug 25, 2020 0

French outfit Olympique de Marseille have detected three new suspected cases of COVID-19 among the club’s staff, the Ligue 1 team announced on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Lalong bans Commercial Tricycles in Plateau over COVID-19 Pandemic Marseille…

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Balotelli to join Marseille from Nice

Olawale Alabi Jan 22, 2019 0

Italy striker Mario Balotelli has agreed to join Olympique Marseille from fellow Ligue 1 side Nice on a six-month contract, French sports daily L’Equipe reported on Tuesday.The newspaper added that the 28-year-old, who has also played…

Sports

Arsenal and Chelsea through to Europa last 32, Marseille out

Olawale Alabi Nov 9, 2018 0

Arsenal and Chelsea were among seven teams to reach the UEFA Europa League knockout stage on Thursday, while last year’s runners-up Olympique de Marseille were eliminated at the group phase.The two English Premier League teams were…

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Griezmann pounces twice as Atletico sink hapless Marseille

News Agency of Nigeria May 17, 2018 0

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann struck twice as they beat hapless Olympique de Marseille 3-0 on Wednesday to win the Europa League for the third time.Marseille dominated the opening stages but gifted Atletico took the lead…

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Atletico Madrid Defeat Marseille, Win Europa League

John Ogunsemore May 16, 2018 0

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have won the UEFA Europa League.Diego Simeone's men defeated Olympique Marseille to clinch the title.Barcelona target, Antoine Griezmann grabbed a brace and captain Gabi added another to help the team win…

Sports

Patrice Evra Sacked, Gets Seven Months UEFA Ban

Jide Nov 11, 2017 0

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra ended his career with Marseille on Friday after his infamous karate kick on one of his own fans, the French giants announced.Marseille said they and the 36-year-old had both agreed that the…

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Neymar gets one match ban for red card against Marseille

Seinde Oct 26, 2017 0

Brazilian forward, Neymar jr has been handed a one-match ban after being sent off during PSG's 2-2 draw against rivals, Marseille last weekend.He is set to miss PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Nice this Friday.Neymar was handed two yellow…

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Drogba Gives Mikel His Advice

Jide Dec 24, 2016

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has urged Mikel Obi to leave the Premier League club for Olympique Marseille following his continued struggles at the West London side this season.Mikel has yet to play any game for Chelsea under new…

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Marseille Manager, Rudi Garcia Denies Mikel Link

Jide Dec 22, 2016

Marseille manager Rudi Garcia has denied the reports that he is set to sign Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi in the January transfer window.Marseille according to reports are ready to smash their wage structure to sign Mikel on a…

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Marseille Prepare To Break Bank To Secure Mikel’s Services

Jide Dec 19, 2016

French Ligue 1 side Marseille are prepared to pull all the strings necessary to secure the services of out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi to shun big-money move to the Chinese Super League to help revive the club.Former Los…

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Mikel Obi’s salary problematic to Marseille – Rudi Garcia

Uju Nov 18, 2016

French giants Marseille, Rudi Garcia, is desperate to sign Chelsea football player John Mikel Obi, but the player's reported yearly salary of €3.4m is problematic to him and can scupper the move.Mikel, who joined the Premier League…

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Taye Taiwo Returns to Marseille

The Herald NG Dec 12, 2012 0

Super Eagles defender Taiye Taiwo returned to his former French club Olympique Marseille over the weekend as he was part of the crowd that watched the Ligue 1 game between the one-time European champions and Lorient at the Velodrome stadium…