Olympique de Marseille

Olympique de Marseille is the most popular club in France and one of the greatest in Europe. With a passionate fan base and a stadium always packed, the club represents the soul and identity of the port city of Marseille. It is the only French team to win the UEFA Champions League.

History

Founded in 1899, Marseille dominated French football in the 1980s and 1990s under the presidency of Bernard Tapie, winning four consecutive Ligue 1 titles. In 1993, the club reached its peak by winning the Champions League against AC Milan in Munich. Despite scandals and relegations throughout its history, the club always resurfaced as a powerhouse of French football. Legendary players such as Papin, Cantona, Drogba and Ribéry wore the blue and white shirt.