R. De Zerbi

'It did us good' – Roberto De Zerbi claims Adrien Rabiot fight with Jonathan Rowe benefited Marseille as coach hints at problem with AC Milan midfielder

Months after the explosive dressing-room fight that rocked Marseille and sent Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe out of the club, coach Roberto De Zerbi has said the team are better off without the duo. The pair were sold in response to the altercation that occurred after their first game of the season and De Zerbi has hinted at deeper problems with French midfielder Rabiot as he defended the club's reaction.

'We were forced to sell the mat factory' – Roberto De Zerbi opens up on 'very difficult years' for his family and explains why 'football has never been just fun' for Marseille coach

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi opened up on the hardships that shaped him, revealing how his family was forced to sell their factory during Italy’s economic crisis. Football, he says, has never been just fun- it’s been a path of responsibility, social redemption, and personal growth, shaping both his life and his coaching philosophy.

Roberto De Zerbi has 'something of Pep Guardiola' in him and is a 'beautiful and inspiring' coach as sporting director reveals 2am talks with Marseille boss

Marseille sporting director Medhi Benatia thinks Roberto de Zerbi has "something of Pep Guardiola" in him and hailed the Italian as a "beautiful and inspiring" coach. The manager has transformed the Ligue 1 outfit with his Midas touch, taking them into this season's Champions League while they currently sit top of the French top-flight after six games.

Mason Greenwood's Marseille dealt blow as Roberto De Zerbi slapped with ban after red card against PSG

Mason Greenwood's Marseille have been dealt a massive blow as Roberto De Zerbi was slapped with a ban after his red card against Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian boss saw red deep into stoppage time when his protests over a foul crossed the line. Initially shown a yellow card, De Zerbi’s refusal to let the matter drop and his decision to step onto the pitch pushed the referee to escalate matters. Moments later, the 46-year-old was walking down the tunnel, leaving the Velodrome in a frenzy.