Ex-Premier League manager quits job following embarassing loss

Football
11 Feb 2026 • 7:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has departed the French Ligue 1 club by mutual agreement.
  • The decision was announced on Wednesday, following a humiliating 5-0 defeat to rivals Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
  • This heavy loss, which left Marseille 12 points behind PSG, was preceded by a 3-0 defeat to Club Brugge, leading to their Champions League elimination.
  • De Zerbi joined Marseille in 2024 after two seasons with Brighton, having led them to a second-place finish last season.
  • The club, which has experienced significant instability since 2016, has not yet named a replacement for De Zerbi.

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