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Olympique Marseille wins season opener amid management shift

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Olympique Marseille launched its 2026-27 Ligue 1 campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over RC Strasbourg at the Stade Vélodrome. While the first half remained scoreless, Marseille took control after the break, fueled by a brace from Amine Gouiri—which included a penalty—alongside goals from Abdallah and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg. Strasbourg’s efforts were further hampered after Samir El Mourabet received a direct red card in the 59th minute following a VAR review for a foul on Højbjerg. ~~Marseille capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Igor Paixão playing a decisive role in creating scoring opportunities.~~ Following the match, midfielder Himad Abdelli highlighted the team’s collective desire for redemption after a difficult previous season, while also crediting new coach Bruno Genesio for bringing “serenity and calm” to the squad. During the match, Marseille supporters from the ‘South Winners’ group displayed a large ‘Viva Roja’ ~~tifo. While~~ tifo, which some ~~viewed the mosaic as a gesture of solidarity following Spain’s recent 2026 World Cup victory over Argentina, others~~ interpreted ~~the display~~ as a protest against ~~the club’s~~ club management or a symbolic strike against centralized French ~~authority in Paris. The group also displayed banners directed at owner Frank McCourt.~~ authority. Beyond the pitch, the club is experiencing significant organizational shifts. Following the arrival of Stéphane Richard as president, CEO Alessandro Antonello has officially ~~departed the club.~~ departed. Financial constraints continue to dictate ~~the club’s~~ transfer ~~strategy. Amid interest from Everton, Sevilla, and clubs in Spain and Italy,~~ strategy, with Marseille ~~has~~ reportedly ~~set~~ setting a €25m asking price for ~~striker~~ Amine Gouiri. Recent developments following the Strasbourg victory highlight individual player trajectories. Young forward Keyliane Abdallah scored his first professional goal after coming off the bench, drawing interest from clubs in France and Spain, though he is expected to remain at the club. Meanwhile, captain Neal Maupay, who was left on the bench during the opener, scored the lone goal for the reserve team in a 1-1 draw against Fos. Manager Bruno Genesio ~~has emphasized the necessity of lowering the club’s wage bill~~ was in attendance to ~~comply~~ observe players with ~~financial regulations.~~ limited recent first-team minutes.

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