Kylian Mbappe's blistering start to the season continued as he scored two penalties in Real Madrid's 2-1 UEFA Champions League win over Olympique Marseille with 10 men on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Champions League is the most prestigious title missing in the Frenchman's cabinet and started Los Blancos' quest for a 16th crown when he equalised from the penalty spot in 29th minute after Timothy Weah...
Former France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has announced his retirement from professional football in a career that spanned 21years, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old's career began at Le Havre in 2004 before spending 14 years at Olympique Marseille in two separate spells (2007-2016 and 2017-2022), making a total of 613 competitive appearances, keeping 199 clean sheets, and winning six titles including the French Ligue 1 in 2010. He...
Ismael Bennacer has completed a loan move from Serie A giants AC Milan to French Ligue 1 powerhouse Olympique Marseille, Afrosport reports. Roberto De Zerbi’s side were hoping to bolster their midfield before the close of the January transfer window but the Rossoneri were unwilling to let the Algeria international go without having a replacement. The deal was however able to go through after Milan secured...
Adrien Rabiot acknowledged that Olympique Marseille manager Roberto de Zerbi played a key part in his decision to join Olympique de Marseille, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old signed for the Phoecians on a free transfer after his contract with Juventus expired. He was linked with multiple clubs such as Manchester United but the summer transfer window elapsed without him joining any club. He however opted to return...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has officially joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah on a two-year deal from Olympique Marseille. The 35-year-old earlier confirmed his departure from the Stade Velodrome after one season, scoring 30 competitive goals, and finishing as last season's Europe league top scorer with 10 goals. Aubameyang's purchase makes him Al Qadsiah's fifth foreign export this summer after signing former Real Madrid captain Nacho, Uruguay international...
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