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Marseille considers withdrawing from Europa League amid financial issues

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Marseille considers withdrawing from Europa League amid financial issues

Summary

Marseille reportedly contemplated withdrawing from the Europa League due to serious financial concerns after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Discussions arose this summer regarding the strain of participating in the competition. Despite the consideration, Marseille ultimately decided to compete in the Europa League, though the decision came against a backdrop of UEFA fines totaling €10 million and restrictions on player registrations. The team has struggled in Ligue 1, garnering only three points from four matches under manager Bruno Genesio. Marseille's Europa League campaign begins away at Besiktas before facing Celtic at Celtic Park on January 21.

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•Marseille considered withdrawing from the Europa League before deciding to compete.
•The club faces UEFA fines totaling €10 million for financial breaches.
•Marseille has struggled in Ligue 1, with three points from four matches.
•Their Europa League campaign begins against Besiktas.
•Celtic will host Marseille at Celtic Park on January 21.

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