About Olympique de Marseille

Olympique de Marseille is a professional football club based in Marseille, France, and one of the most historic teams in French football. Founded in 1899, the club competes in Ligue 1 and plays its home matches at the Stade Vélodrome. Marseille has spent most of its history in the top division and is widely recognized for its passionate fan base and strong identity tied to the city.

The club established itself early in French football, winning its first major trophy, the Coupe de France, in 1924 and its first league title in 1937. Marseille remained competitive through the decades, with notable success in the 1970s, including multiple league titles. The most dominant era came in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when the club won several consecutive Ligue 1 titles and became a major force in European competitions.

Marseille reached its greatest achievement in 1993 by winning the UEFA Champions League, becoming the first French club to do so. However, this success was followed by a match-fixing scandal that led to relegation and the loss of a league title. In the years since, the club has remained competitive domestically and in Europe, including winning another Ligue 1 title in 2010, and continues to be one of the most prominent and supported teams in France.