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Angry Marseille Fans Slam American Owner Frank McCourt at 'Le Classique' Against PSG
Marseille fans displayed hostile banners targeting owner Frank McCourt's 'Champions Project,' expressing frustration over poor results and financial struggles.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Olympique de Marseille hosted Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Velodrome for Matchweek 5 of Ligue 1, a fixture known as "Le Classique."
- Fans at the Velodrome mocked the "Champions Project" of American owner Frank McCourt, who aimed to return the club to the European elite when he took over 10 years ago.
- Marseille entered Sunday seeking a defensive reset after four consecutive losses in all competitions, while PSG arrived with momentum following a 1-0 win over Brest and a 6-1 Champions League victory.
- Coach Bruno Genesio relied on a midfield engine led by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Angel Gomes to disrupt the visitors, while PSG controlled tempo through Warren Zaire-Emery, all amid financial constraints limiting recruitment.
- PSG, the two-time defending European champion, holds a clear head-to-head advantage, winning three of the last five encounters with an aggregate score of 11-4, illustrating Marseille's challenge in reclaiming elite status.
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The Hamilton SpectatorAngry Marseille fans slam American owner Frank McCourt at ‘Le Classique’ against PSG
Angry Marseille fans displayed banners hostile to the club's American owner, Frank McCourt, at the Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain.
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