5) Marseille
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Football has always been more than just a game for the French and no club embodies the spirit of the sport as much as Marseille do in the French Ligue 1. Marseille has been home to some of the most exciting football sides over time and the fans have witnessed many special moments domestically and in Europe over the years.
In such context, it doesn’t augur well that a team, that has over time, been considered as one greater participants in European competition, is now facing ignominy unbecoming of their tradition.
Marseille lie 12th in the Ligue 1 standings and haven’t recorded a win in 13 home games, lying only six points clear of the relegation places. Coach Michel is under considerable pressure and the hierarchy of the club have found themselves in discord with the expectant fans.
The fans took to action recently having shown unexpected aggression in Marseille’s last match vs Rennes at the Stade Velodrome as the home team ran out 5-2 losers on the night even going 3-0 down within fifteen minutes.
Fans were seen clashing with stewards and players found themselves hit with empty bottles as the stadium was filled with banners aimed at club chairman Vincent Labrune who remains an unpopular figure. The club is clearly in turmoil and fans will hope the season’s end brings with it inquests into the club’s process of functioning.
