Marseille fans protest against owner before Ligue 1 match
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Ahead of their Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain on September 20, Marseille fans expressed their dissatisfaction with American owner Frank McCourt. Displaying hostile banners, the supporters voiced their opposition to what they termed a 'Ligue 2 project.' The protest coincided with the match, highlighting ongoing tensions between the fanbase and club management.
- •Marseille fans displayed hostile banners against Frank McCourt.
- •Protests occurred before and during the Ligue 1 match against PSG.
- •Supporters criticized the ownership's vision for the club.
- 10:01 PMESPN Soccer — Marseille fans bash U.S. owner's 'Ligue 2 project'
"Angry Marseille fans displayed banners hostile to the club's American owner, Frank McCourt, ahead of and during their Ligue 1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
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