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Medhi Benatia Open to Al-Ittihad Switch as Marseille Exit Looms

Olympique de Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia is considering a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad after confirming his departure from the Ligue 1 club at the end of the season.

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Saudi Giants Al-Ittihad Approach Olympique de Marseille Director Medhi Benatia

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Olympique de Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia faces a summer move to Saudi Arabia after Al-Ittihad made an approach for the former Juventus defender.

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Ex-Juventus Defender Benatia Emerges as Surprise Candidate for Roma Sporting Director Role

發佈留言 / NEWS / Davies Chloe

AS Roma are considering former Juventus defender Medhi Benatia as a potential replacement for sporting director Ricky Massara. However, Napoli executive Giovanni Manna remains the favourite for the Stadio Olimpico role.

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Marseille Crisis: Frank McCourt Orders Punitive Training Ground Lockdown After Nantes Humiliation

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Olympique de Marseille owner Frank McCourt and sporting director Medhi Benatia have enforced a strict training ground lockdown to punish the squad following a humiliating 3-0 defeat to FC Nantes and a dramatic slump in Ligue 1.

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Marseille Hold Talks with Ex-Nice Chief Fournier for Sporting Director Role

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Olympique de Marseille have opened discussions with former Nice sporting director Julien Fournier as they search for a replacement for departing Medhi Benatia.

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Marseille Confirm Habib Beye Will Stay for Final Two Ligue 1 Clashes Despite Nantes Rout

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Olympique de Marseille have confirmed Habib Beye will remain as head coach for their final two Ligue 1 matches despite a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Nantes, as the club battles to save their European hopes.

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Nottingham Forest Executive George Syrianos Rejects Marseille Sporting Director Role

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Nottingham Forest’s highly-rated sporting executive George Syrianos has turned down an approach from French giants Marseille, citing concerns over the club’s financial uncertainty and unclear leadership structure.

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Former Marseille President Pablo Longoria Agrees River Plate Sporting Director Role

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Former Olympique de Marseille president Pablo Longoria is set to return to football as the new sporting director at Club Atlético River Plate after finalising terms with the Argentine giants.