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Marseille considered withdrawing from Europa League due to financial concerns

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Marseille considered withdrawing from Europa League due to financial concerns
Summary

Olympique de Marseille contemplated renouncing their participation in the UEFA Europa League for the 2026-27 season to focus on Ligue 1. The decision followed the club's difficulty in managing finances after failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League last season. Despite having to part ways with several key players and not registering any new signings, Marseille ultimately decided to proceed with their Europa League qualification. Internal discussions revealed the possibility of negotiating their exclusion with UEFA, but this option was dismissed as the club values the competition's prestige and financial return.

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By the Numbers
  • •Marseille qualified for the Europa League following a fifth-place Ligue 1 finish.
  • •The club has faced scrutiny from UEFA due to financial constraints.
  • •Several key players left, weakening the squad under new manager Bruno Genesio.
  • •Marseille lost their last three games in Ligue 1 before the Europa League campaign.
  • •They considered renouncing participation but chose to honor their qualification.
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  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille considered renouncing Europa League participation
  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille considered withdrawing from Europa League
What they're saying
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The 2026-27 Europa League season could well have gone ahead without Olympique de Marseille. Although the French club had qualified thanks to their fifth-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, they repor...

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Olympique de Marseille considered not participating in this season’s UEFA Europa League in order to prioritise Ligue 1, as per a report from L’Équipe. Marseille qualified for the Europa League la...

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