Olympique de Marseille (French pronunciation: ​[ɔlɛ̃pik də maʁsɛj], locally [ɔlɛ̃ˈpikə də mɑχˈsɛjə]; also known as l'OM IPA: [lo.ɛm], locally [loˈɛmə]) or simply Marseille, is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club play in Ligue 1 and have spent most of their history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In 1993, the club became the first and only French club to win the UEFA Champions League. In 1994, Marseille were relegated because of a bribery scandal, losing their domestic trophy, but not the UEFA Champions League title. In 2010, Marseille became French champions again, under the stewardship of former club captain Didier Deschamps.

Marseille fans are in shock after hearing that their manager has steeped down from the role. Marseille chairman Vincent Labrune had this to say when questioned on the matter by L'Equipe."I know this will come as a shock to the Marseille fans, but I have to be honest with them. Elie left because our relationship wasn't the greatest." Fans and sports fans across the world are wondering what is the fate of Olynpique Marseille after this shock resignation,I guess it shouldn't be too long before we find out.Down below are the odds for the next manager.

Michael Owen 3/1 (FAV)

Joey Barton 5/1

Steve McLaren 7/1

Alex McLeish 9/1

Eric Cantona 11/1

MO-It feels amazing, I've always wanted to manage a football club and I'm privileged that Marseille have given me the chance to do this.

R-What do you plan to achieve with Marseille?

MO-I plan to win as many trophies as I can here, and make them the best team in football history.

R-What do you think to the facilities here at Marseille?

MO-The facilities are brilliant, the stadium obviously is awesome and I can't wait to get my team on there.

-Do you already have a team in mind or will you be giving people chances?

MO-I intend to give everybody a chance to show me what they have got.

R-Will you be looking to bring in players to the club, or keep what you have got?

MO-I will be looking to bring in a few players, I have a few in mind.

R-Can you give us one name?

MO-No, I can't they are private club matters!

R-Thankyou for asking these questions, and I hope you have a long and successful career at Olympique Marseille!

MO-Thankyou very much!