Olympique de Marseille is THE soccer club par excellence! Founded in 1899 by René Dufaure de Montmirail, the first national trophies came in the 1920s with the victory of a series of Coupes de France. But the club didn't stop there! If, during the World War II, the Velodrome Stadium was requisitioned by the army, the club pursued its ascent. However, in 1959, the club was replaced for the first time in its history in the second division. He came back to Ligue 1 three years later. The Olympique de Marseille gradually improved its performance, until it won the European Champion Clubs' Cup and the Coupe de France!
The 1980s saw the return of Marseille to Ligue 2. The club then lived its darkest years. The arrival of businessman Bernard Tapie at the head of the club in 1986 marked the rebirth of this emblematic club. OM then made a succession of trophies and became one of the best French and European teams. In 1993, the club won the French championship. But due to corruption, the club was once again relegated to Ligue 2.
