Marseille news

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a huge derby and a series of cup matches.

Mason Greenwood has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following Marseille's dramatic exit from the Coupe de France. During the high-stakes quarter-final clash against Toulouse, the English forward’s individualistic behaviour during the decisive penalty shootout has left supporters and pundits questioning his integration into the squad at the Velodrome.

Ethan Nwaneri endured a nightmare evening at the Stade Velodrome as his decisive penalty miss saw Marseille crash out of the Coupe de France. The 18-year-old, currently on loan from Arsenal, blasted his spot-kick over the bar to hand Toulouse a 4-3 shootout victory in Wednesday night's quarter-final clash.

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Mason Greenwood may yet bring his hopes of earning an England recall to a close by pledging allegiance to Jamaica at the 2026 World Cup, admits a man that once trod a similar path. Frank Sinclair joined the Reggae Boyz ranks for a major tournament adventure in 1998 and has told GOAL why a forward starring at Marseille could take a similar decision.

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.

The Endrick show continues to captivate Ligue 1, but even a masterclass from the Real Madrid loanee wasn't enough to stop a resurgent Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from snatching the headlines. In a pulsating clash at the Stade Velodrome, the Brazilian starlet showcased exactly why Los Blancos were so desperate to secure his signature, providing a pair of sublime assists. However, the night ultimately belonged to the veteran Aubameyang, whose late brace turned the game on its head to secure a 3-2 victory for Marseille.

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a battle between USMNT stars in France.

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly closing in on a major defensive reinforcement with a familiar face. BVB are in advanced negotiations to secure the signature of 29-year-old French international Benjamin Pavard, a player who boasts an extensive and successful history in the Bundesliga with both Stuttgart and Dortmund's arch-rivals, Bayern Munich. The move represents a significant statement of intent from the Signal Iduna Park outfit as they look to bolster their backline with elite European experience.

The suspicion was that the Premier League title race was about to take a very dramatic turn after Manchester City drew to within two points of an increasingly nervy Arsenal on Saturday. However, the Gunners responded in the best possible fashion by routing north London rivals Tottenham the following day to keep their bid for a first championship success since 2004 very much on track.