Chris Waddle discusses Marseille's instability ahead of 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Chris Waddle, the retired England international, spoke with Get French Football News about the challenges facing his former club, Olympique de Marseille. He emphasized that to effectively compete with Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille needs to establish stability by reducing player turnover. Over recent years, the club has been marked by a lack of consistency which has led to frequent managerial changes and a disrupted team environment. Waddle noted the necessity for a clear vision and committed players to succeed in the long term. He also mentioned his views on the ongoing FIFA World Cup, naming Spain and France as strong contenders.
- •Waddle stresses Marseille must stabilize to challenge PSG.
- •Frequent player turnover has led to a disrupted dressing room.
- •He recalls Marseille's historical highs and lows during his tenure.
- •Waddle favors Spain and France in the FIFA World Cup race.
- •He points out the pressures faced by managers at Marseille.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE | Chris Waddle: ‘If Marseille want to challenge PSG, then they have to get their house in order’
"Retired England international and Olympique de Marseille winger Chris Waddle sat down with Get French Football News to discuss his former club and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s another rebuild for ...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Champions League•Jun 17, 2026, 6:35 PMRichard Hughes handed green light to sign Virgil van Dijk heir
- Europa League•Jun 17, 2026, 6:23 PMMarseille dodge European expulsion but hit with UEFA fine
- EPL•Jun 17, 2026, 6:13 PMWorld Cup 2026: Netherlands broadcaster Rafael van der Vaart apologizes after saying all Japanese players 'look alike'
- Champions League•Jun 17, 2026, 5:36 PM📸 A PSG star shines on his Club World Cup debut ✨
- LaLiga•Jun 17, 2026, 5:30 PMBarcelona hold informal talks over PSG & Valencia stars
- Bundesliga•Jun 17, 2026, 5:30 PMMichael Olise hits €150m valuation as Bayern Munich pair make world elite rankings
