1-ton WWII-era bomb discovered near Marseille port

Last Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 23:57

It was discovered a week ago by construction workers who accidentally pierced the explosive with their back hoe.

Marseille strike in injury time to thwart Inter

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 08:44

Olympique Marseille served up more late drama when they reached the Champions League last eight for the first time since winning the trophy in 1993 after an action-packed last 20 minutes haunted Inter Milan on Tuesday.

Del Potro beats Llodra to win Marseille Open

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 08:46

Juan Martin Del Potro claimed his 10th career ATP title by beating local favourite Michael Llodra 6-4, 6-4 in the Marseille Open final on Sunday.

Marseille draws 2-2 with Lyon in French league

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 08:08

Marseille and Lyon both lost ground in the French league title race by splitting the points in a 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Marseille, Lyon struggle through in French Cup

Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2012, 10:23

Olympique Marseille avoided a shock home loss to second division Le Havre by scoring twice in extra-time to reach the French Cup last 16 with a 3-1 win.

Olympiakos out of Champions League despite win against Arsenal

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 09:05

Olympiakos Piraeus went from ecstasy to utter despair after their 3-1 win over Arsenal looked to be sending them into the Champions League last 16 only for Olympique Marseille to pip the Greeks at the death.

Montpellier beat Marseille 1-0

Last Updated: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 09:41

Montpellier beat Marseille 1-0 as defender Souleymane Daiwara turned a cross from Souleymane Camara into his own net in the 62nd minute.

Arsenal and Marseille trudge on after goalless draw

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 09:48

Arsenal squandered their chance to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League with two matches to play when they laboured to a 0-0 draw with Olympique Marseille in a dour Group F match at the Emirates Stadium.

France: Permit for Marseille mega-mosque cancelled

Last Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011, 12:15

France in April became the first country in Europe to apply a ban on the wearing of full-face coverings.

Ayew scores twice as Marseille win in silence

Last Updated: Sunday, October 23, 2011, 11:12

Olympique Marseille finally found some form in a 2-0 victory over promoted Ajaccio.

Ramsey strikes late to secure win for Arsenal

Last Updated: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 10:10

Substitute Aaron Ramsey struck in stoppage time to secure Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Olympique Marseille in an uninspiring Champions League Group F encounter on Wednesday.

Ayew double helps Marseille thrash Dortmund

Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 10:02

Andre Ayew scored twice to help Olympique Marseille maintain their perfect Champions League start with a clinical 3-0 home win against Borussia Dortmund.