Olympique de Marseille is going through a strong storm. After a very tense week with the supporter groups, the management decided to step back. Marcelino, for his part, submitted his resignation only two months after his arrival in the Marseille city. Jacques Abardonado took over as interim last night against Ajax Amsterdam in the opening of the Europa League (3-3). A solution that would only be temporary.
In a few days, theABOUT fell into a deep crisis. After the rviolent meeting between leaders and supporters groupsthe Olympian management decided to step back to think about the future and Marcelino resigned only two months after his arrival. Result, Jacques Abandonado took over as interim last night facing theajax Amsterdam at the opening of the group stage of the Europa League (3-3). A solution which is, a priori, only temporary.
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Longoria reportedly looking for a new coach
The Team affirm that Pablo Longoria would be looking for a new coach, according to a source with whom the Marseille president spoke. A surprising revelation since the Spaniard has taken a step back and is seriously questioning his future at the head of the club.
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The crisis divides OM supporters
A petition to demand his continued leadership of the Marseille club was posted online this Tuesday. To date, it has more than 45,000 signatures. A call was launched on the networks to organize a “pacifist” rally on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Robert-Louis Dreyfus training center with the aim of supporting the Olympian management.
« No form of violence will be tolerated, specifies a text signed by a certain “Nabil de Marseille”. “ We are driven by the same passion. We are counting on you to ensure the smooth running of this gathering.“, we can read in this press release.
????A rally is planned in front of the Commanderie, this Saturday at 12 p.m., in support of Pablo Longoria and Javier Ribalta! #TeamOM pic.twitter.com/lI7KJ3WmrG
— Infos OM (@InfosOM_) September 21, 2023
Since the start of this crisis, Marseille supporters have been divided. Some regret the action of those responsible for ultra groups, starting with Rachid Zeroual, described as one of the most virulent against Pablo Longoria and the Olympian leaders. While others legislate these actions by believing that the historic leader of the South Winners is legitimate to vigorously express his discontent.
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