A huge golden statue of the Virgin Mary that has for more than a century watched over the French port city of Marseille and its seafarers is this summer to receive a gold-leaf facelift. The virgin, holding a lively Baby Jesus in her arms,

Marseille have signed Rennes winger Amine Gouiri (24), both Ligue 1 clubs have announced. The Algeria international has put pen to paper over a four-and-a-half-year deal with Les Phocéens.

According to a report from L’Équipe journalist Loïc Tanzi, Olympique de Marseille are interested in Stade de Reims midfielder Amadou Koné (19). Les Olympiens are reportedly weighing up an

Ligue 1 club, Olympic Marseille are interested in signing Sevilla striker, Kelechi Iheanacho on loan for the remainder of the season. Sevilla are willing to allow the Nigerian leave this month after he failed to impress following his arrival on a free transfer last summer.

Striker Evann Guessand scores one goal and sets up Mohamed-Ali Cho as Nice hands Marseille a 2-0 defeat to move up to fourth place in the French league.

Borussia Dortmund have come forward with a loan offer but that has been rejected. Fagioli is currently pushing for a move to Marseille, where Roberto de Zerbi is keen on signing him.

Marseille slipped 10 points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain after a 2-0 loss at Champions League hopefuls Nice on Sunday.

After spending five months in a Greenland prison, Paul Watson, the founder of Sea Sheperd, settled in Marseille. During a meeting with the major of the city, he thanked the city for its support and said he was ready to continue the fight against whale hunters worldwide.

Olympique Marseille (second) and Olympique Lyon (sixth) play on Sunday at 2:45 PM ET, in a matchup between a pair of clubs in the top half of the table in Ligue 1.Olympique Marseille played OGC

With his return date approaching, Paul Pogba's former Manchester United teammate Mason Greenwood has addressed the possibility of reuniting at Olympique Marseille.

MARSEILLE (AP) — Marseille mayor Benoît Payan has condemned the offensive banners displayed by Nice supporters during Sunday night’s match against Marseille and called on French league (LFP) officials to take action.

Just one day after leaving the Champions League, Sturm Graz have announced a new signing. Emran Soglo arrives from Olympique Marseille and has signed