Marseille - famous club that won the Ligue 1 championship

Brief introduction about the famous football club Marseille

• Full name of the club: Olympic Marseille.
• Established time: 1899
• This is the oldest team in French football history.
• Stadium: Velodrome can accommodate up to 67K people. This is one of the most fully equipped and spacious stadiums.
• The team participated in many major battlefields and brought many outstanding achievements to French football. Among them, we must mention 9 Ligue 1 championships, plus 10 French Cups and the European C1 Cup champion.

History of formation and development of the Olympique de Marseille club

Club establishment stage

• In 1892, the club was officially founded and the head was Rene Dufaure de Montmirail.
• In 1899, the team changed its name to Olympique de Marseille and began to have more fans and fans know the club better.
• In 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1908, the club continuously became champions of the Championnat du Littoral.

The period of 1920 - The club developed dramatically

• 1920: The club became the champion of the French national football tournament - Ligue 1 three times.
• By 1932, the club was officially on the list of teams competing in professional tournaments for France.

A keenly fought battle ⚔️

Dive into Thursday’s semi-final first leg with 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝒀𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑪𝑨𝑴 by Cébé 🕶

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Stage - The club plays like a professional football team

Period 1940 - The club had many significant changes

• 1940: The club continuously changed coaches to get new ways of playing on the battlefield. Thanks to that, the club also won more Ligue 1 championship.
• However, in the 1992-93 season, the club was entangled in a number of scandals related to match-fixing. Since then, the club has been stripped of its eligibility to participate in the UEFA Cup tournament. This meant that the club was relegated many seasons later.

Official uniform of the oldest club in France

• Home kit: Players will wear white shorts and white jerseys with sky blue trim.
• Away team uniform: Players will wear black pants combined with black shirts and black socks. The border of the shirt will have an additional white line design to create a highlight for the outfit.
• Uniforms for special competitions: The club uses blue uniforms and blue socks. Particularly on the front of the shirt there will be two white stripes to create a highlight for the outfit.

Some outstanding achievements of the old French club

• In 1993, the club won Champion of the European Cup C1.
• In 1999, 2004, 2018, the club won the runner-up position in the UEFA Cup.
• In 2005, the club won the Intertoto Cup.
• Season from 1937 - 2010: The club won the French national football championship.
• 1995: The club won the French first division championship
• Season from 1924 - 1989: The club also won many French football cup champions.
• Season 2010, 2011 and 2012: The club won the French Football Federation Cup.
• In 1927, 1929, 1930 and 1931: The club won big in the Championed DH Sud-Est tournament.
• Championship Season 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1919: The club won the Championed USFSA Littoral Cup.

Upcoming Ligue 1 Match predictions

Brest vs Monaco

Brest

Friday, 05 December 2025

7:00 pm

Monaco

Home

3.06

Draw

3.6

Away

2.225

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Brest welcome Monaco in a Ligue 1 clash that has grown in importance given both sides’ fluctuating form over the past two months. Brest have been battling inconsistency but showed resilience with a crucial 2-1 away win at Strasbourg on November 30, thanks to goals from Romain Del Castillo and Hugo Magnetti. Just a week earlier, they edged Metz 3-2 in a thrilling contest at home, proving their ability to grind out results even when under pressure. However, their heavy 3-0 defeat to PSG in late October highlighted the gulf in quality when facing the league’s elite. Brest’s supporters will hope that the momentum from their recent victories can carry them into this fixture, especially with their home ground providing an added boost.

Monaco, meanwhile, have endured a rollercoaster run of results. They suffered a disappointing 0-1 home defeat to Paris FC on November 1, which raised questions about their defensive stability. Yet, they bounced back in spectacular fashion by stunning Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on November 29, with Takumi Minamino scoring the decisive goal. That victory ended a three-match losing streak in Ligue 1 and restored confidence in Sébastien Pocognoli’s squad. Earlier in November, Monaco had been humbled 4-1 by Lens, showing how vulnerable they can be against high-intensity opponents. Their Champions League win over Bodø/Glimt offered some respite, but domestically they remain unpredictable, alternating between brilliance and fragility.

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Lille vs Marseille

Lille

Friday, 05 December 2025

9:00 pm

Marseille

Home

2.608

Draw

3.46

Away

2.625

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Lille enter this clash at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy with confidence after a strong run of form in both domestic and European competitions. Over the past two months, they have shown resilience, bouncing back from defeats with convincing wins. Most notably, Lille dismantled Dinamo Zagreb 4-0 in the Europa League, a result that highlighted their attacking depth and defensive solidity. In Ligue 1, they have been steady, securing victories against sides like Lorient and Angers, though they did suffer setbacks against Lens and Lyon. Currently sitting fourth in the table with 23 points, Bruno Génésio’s men know that a win against Marseille would not only boost their standing but also send a message to the rest of the league that Lille remain serious contenders for Champions League qualification. Their home record has been particularly impressive, with six wins in their last nine matches at Pierre-Mauroy, making them a formidable opponent in front of their supporters.

Marseille, under Roberto De Zerbi, have been equally impressive and enter this fixture in second place with 28 points. Their recent form has been highlighted by a string of victories, including a crucial win against Strasbourg and a hard-fought triumph over Brest. They also managed to edge past Nice in a tightly contested encounter, showing their ability to grind out results when needed. However, Marseille did stumble against PSG, suffering a narrow defeat that exposed some defensive vulnerabilities. Despite that, their attacking trio has been in fine form, consistently finding the net and keeping them in contention at the top of the table. Over the past two months, Marseille’s consistency has been their biggest strength, and their away record has been solid enough to give them confidence heading into Lille. De Zerbi’s tactical flexibility has allowed Marseille to adapt to different opponents, and this adaptability will be crucial against a Lille side that thrives on home advantage.

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