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Rami blames 'fear' for Marseille crisis as De Zerbi exits

Marseille have been plunged into fresh turmoil as former defender Adil Rami warned that a culture of "fear" and "negativity" is actively preventing top talent from joining the club. The outspoken 2018 World Cup winner spoke out following another disappointing result on the pitch, where the French side surrendered a two-goal lead at the on home soil to draw 2-2 with Strasbourg. The stalemate only added to the sense of dread surrounding the club, who have seen their leadership structure evaporate in a matter of days.

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De Zerbi's brutal treatment of ex-Marseille star revealed

Roberto De Zerbi's turbulent Marseille spell included a dressing-room flashpoint involving defender Amir Murillo, who was told he had no future at the club during a heated video review that went viral online. The confrontation reflected growing internal tensions between the former Brighton boss and his players, which ultimately contributed to the Italian's acrimonious exit.

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Laporte explains why he was desperate to leave Saudi Arabia

Aymeric Laporte has opened up on his decision to turn his back on the Saudi Pro League, admitting that life at Al-Nassr did not align with his professional or personal expectations. The Spain international, who completed a fairytale return to Athletic Club last summer, revealed that his desire to return to his roots outweighed lucrative offers from several other European giants, including Marseille.

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Would De Zerbi really be able to hack a top-level job?

The official confirmation of Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille departure arrived at 2:35 on Tuesday morning. In that sense - and that sense alone - the timing of the news was odd. But there was nothing else remotely surprising about De Zerbi's exit. It had been coming for some time, and Sunday's humiliating 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes was obviously the final nail in De Zerbi's coffin.

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Greenwood loses his mentor as De Zerbi leaves Marseille

Marseille have announced that manager Roberto De Zerbi has left the club by mutual consent in the wake of Sunday's 5-0 thrashing by champions Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. De Zerbi guided Marseille to a second-placed finish in Ligue 1 last season but leaves with his team down in fourth place in the table and already 12 points behind Luis Enrique's table-toppers.

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Kane ends BuLi fairy tale as McTominay scores through pain

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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'Getting up was hard' - USMNT star Weah was ‘broken player’

USMNT star Tim Weah admits that he was a “broken player” when joining Marseille in 2025, with “getting up in the morning” proving difficult during a testing spell at Serie A giants Juventus. The United States international, who is the son of Ballon d’Or-winning AC Milan legend George, feels that he has finally found a home in France where he can put down roots.

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Greenwood has become 'a bit more human' at Marseille - De Zerbi

Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi believes that Mason Greenwood has become “a bit more human” since heading to France and leaving “difficult times” in England behind him. The former Manchester United winger has been a revelation on the field at Stade Velodrome, claiming Golden Boots honours, and boasts full support from his demanding Italian coach.

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Arsenal loanee Nwaneri called out after avoiding red card

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, who will be seeing out the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Marseille, has been called out by a rival manager in France after narrowly avoiding a red card. The England U21 international is still adjusting to life with Ligue 1 heavyweights, and was fortunate to escape an early ban after crunching into a tackle during domestic cup action.

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10 best-value signings of the January window

Famously, the January transfer window is the more difficult of the two to operate in. It's hard to persuade other clubs to give up assets mid-season, sometimes even harder to convince players that they're better off making a move immediately rather than waiting until the following summer. But that doesn't mean deals are impossible, or that you can't get good value for your buck.

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Transfer grades for the biggest January deals

January is a notoriously bad time for buyers because nobody ever wants to sell top talent midway through the season. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. Some clubs need to raise funds to balance the books, while others can be left with not option but to unload an unhappy player who has made it clear that he wants to join a stronger side.

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Could Arsenal recall Nwaneri? Gunners' transfer plan revealed

Arsenal may be ruing their decision to let Ethan Nwaneri leave on loan, with Mikel Merino picking up an untimely injury, but the Gunners academy graduate will not be beating a hasty retreat to Emirates Stadium from Marseille. Mikel Arteta has lost a midfield option, and is scouring the transfer market for cover, and would have found a place for Nwaneri in his plans had the youngster remained in north London.

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Brits Abroad: Bellingham injury sparks World Cup fears

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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'Ready to go to war' - De Zerbi fumes at fresh Marseille crisis

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi issued a defiant statement after watching his side throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Paris FC. De Zerbi was clearly emotional after the match which his side led courtesy of goals from Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but threw their lead away late in the game, which came just days after OM were dumped out of the Champions League.

Frequently asked questions

Apart from the UEFA Champions League final, you cannot buy tickets for Champions League directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. Capacity is always limited for these Champions League knockout matches and demand often exceeds available allocation.  

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The Allianz Arena in Munich (known as the Munich Football Arena for UEFA competition purposes) is staging this year’s Champions League Final on Saturday, May 31 at 8 pm (GMT). It was opened in 2005 and has a 70,000 seating capacity for international matches and 75,000 for domestic matches. It is the second-largest stadium in Germany behind the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund.

As well as being the home of Germany’s Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, the Munich venue hosted a number of games during the 2006 FIFA World Cup and last year’s Euro 2024 Finals. The one and only previous UEFA Champions League Final to be played at the Allianz Arena was the 2012 Final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Despite having a strong home backing, Bayern failed to land the prize as Chelsea led by Roberto Di Matteo would come out on top after a nailbiting penalty shootout.