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Drug-related killings shake French city of Marseille

Prosecutor says city faces "savagery" after taxi driver killed by 14-year-old and another child, 15, is stabbed to death. Two grisly killings involving teenagers have shaken the French city of Marseille, which has long battled organised crime and drug-related violence.Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone has warned that the city's drug lords were recruiting young boys to kill "without any remorse or reflection".In 2021, the BBC reported a 14-year-old boy was shot dead by a young man on a scooter outside the Les Marronniers housing estate in northern Marseille.In March this year French police staged a major operation to seize drug money and weapons in Marseille.

Marseille wanted to recruit Benjamin Mendy in January - Yahoo Sports

According to a report by L’Équipe, Olympique de Marseille’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia was interested in bringing Benjamin Mendy (30) back to the Stade Vélodrome during the January transfe... According to a report by L’Équipe, Olympique de Marseille’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia was interested in bringing Benjamin Mendy (30) back to the Stade Vélodrome during the January transfer window.Mendy moved to Marseille from his formative club Le Havre AC in 2013, the former France international stayed with Les Phocéens for the next three seasons until he moved to AS Monaco where he became a league champion.

Teen 'stabbed 50 times' before being burned alive in Marseille

A 15-year-old boy was "stabbed 50 times" and burned alive this week in the southern French city of Marseille in an apparent drug-related killing. A Marseille prosecutor told the press on Sunday that… The southern French city of Marseille was this week shaken by two apparently drug-related killings, including the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was "stabbed 50 times" and burned alive, prosecutors said on Sunday.The problem was once again thrust into public eye this week, with Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone telling a news conference on Sunday that victims and perpetrators of such violence were getting increasingly younger.A Marseille prosecutor told the press on Sunday that victims and perpetrators of such violence were getting increasingly younger.Marseille, France's second-largest city but also one of its poorest, is plagued by drug-related violence.

Marseille blast league’s decision to suspend sporting advisor - Yahoo Sports

Olympique de Marseille have criticised the Ligue de Football Professionnel’s (LFP) decision to ban their sporting advisor, Medhi Benatia, for three gamesThe sporting advisor was banned for his comme...

Marseille captain to miss Strasbourg fixture through suspension - Yahoo Sports

Olympique de Marseille will be without their captain this weekend when they face RC Strasbourg Alsace at Stade de la Meinau on Sunday.Leonardo Balerdi (25) received two yellow cards in the opening fiv... Marseille head into their meeting with Strasbourg this weekend in a three-way tie with AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain for first in Ligue 1 on 13 points.1 – Marseille est la 1re équipe à remporter un match de Ligue 1 après avoir récolté un carton rouge lors des 5 premières minutes de jeu depuis qu’Opta collecte ces données (1992/93).🟥 Le carton rouge de Balerdi maintenu, le défenseur marseillais manquera le déplacement à Strasbourg dimanchehttps://t.co/kvnUaSEPKW pic.twitter.com/z2IBftoQ9r

Mattéo Guendouzi open to Marseille return - Yahoo Sports

It’s been over a year since Mattéo Guendouzi (25) said goodbye to the Stade Vélordome for Italy, but a return to his former club is not out of the question.The 2022 World Cup runner-up with France... Speaking to Free Foot the Paris-born midfielder had this to say about OM: “A return to Marseille? It could be a great opportunity in the future. It’s a club that I have in my heart, everyone knows that. I spent two beautiful seasons there.French manager Didier Deschamps included him in the starting XI in their previous encounter when Les Bleus defeated Belgium 2-0 in Nations League action after losing their opening match at that tournament against Italy (3-1). During his time at Marseille, Guendouzi scored 10 goals and registered 19 assists in 103 appearances.The 2022 World Cup runner-up with France played three seasons at Olympique de Marseille before joining Lazio in Serie A, originally on a loan deal at the end of August 2023.

Roberto De Zerbi sends Marseille players warning - Yahoo Sports

Olympique de Marseille’s form has fluctuated so far this season. They began the season in style, battering Stade Brestois 5-1 away on the opening day. However, they were more wasteful the week after... A 3-2 win over fierce rivals Olympique Lyonnais, despite playing with 10 men from the fifth minute was a particular high point for Marseille.

Bottom-club Angers surprise Marseille in French league - Yahoo Sport

Marseille have missed a chance to join Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the French league with a draw against lowly Angers. Marseille have squandered an opportunity to join Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the French league by drawing 1-1 with bottom club Angers.Marseille sit third in Ligue 1 and will rue missed chances against the only team in the league yet to win, after a match marred by first-half red cards for both teams on Friday.The advantage didn't last long. Marseille's on loan striker from Everton, Neal Maupay, was then shown two harsh yellow cards in three minutes.Marseille took the lead six minutes into the second half through substitute Jonathan Rowe.

Strasbourg end Marseille's unbeaten French league start - Yahoo Sport

Marseille have dropped three points behind leaders PSG and Monaco in the French league after a 1-0 loss at Strasbourg. Marseille's unbeaten start in the French league has ended with a tame 1-0 loss at Strasbourg.Victory would have moved Marseille level on points at the top with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and second-placed Monaco.After left back Diego Moreira put Strasbourg ahead in the 40th minute with a left-footed drive, Marseille striker Mason Greenwood had a shot well saved by goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.France midfielder Adrien Rabiot came on in the 62nd for his Marseille debut after joining from Juventus.

Marseille drug wars in spotlight again after boy, 14, allegedly hired as hitman | France | The Guardian

Teenager alleged to have been recruited by prisoner who later called police to report him over killing of taxi driver Marseille’s long-running drug turf wars are under a renewed spotlight after a 14-year-old boy was allegedly hired as a hitman via social media and promised €50,000 (£42,000) by a prisoner to carry out a revenge killing.The Marseille prosecutor, Nicolas Bessone, described the latest incident as “unprecedented savagery” in a press conference on Sunday, saying two recent crimes involving teenagers showed that drug turf wars were dragging in the “ultra-young”, who were being enlisted by gangs to carry out increasingly violent crimes.On Friday, a 36-year-old taxi driver from the firm Bolt, who was well-known in Marseille as an amateur footballer, was found shot dead by a bullet to the head in his car not far from the city’s main train station.Marseille, France’s second-largest city, is also one of the poorest in France and is plagued by drug-related violence, which the president, Emmanuel Macron, pledged this year to stamp out. The city has in recent years witnessed a turf war for control of the highly profitable drug market between various clans.