Marseille Halts Lens Streak as De Zerbi Accuses Media of Nationality Bias

The Marseille coach used his post-match press conference to defend his methods, underlining allegiance to owner Frank McCourt.

Overview

Olympique de Marseille beat RC Lens 2-0, ending Lens’s 10-match winning run after early goals from Amine Gouiri and Ethan Nwaneri within 13 minutes.
Roberto De Zerbi said some criticism of Marseille is influenced by his being Italian, arguing that his passport changes how certain journalists judge the team.
He stated he is unfazed by coverage and declared he answers only to owner Frank McCourt, asserting his right to respond to reporters’ questions in kind.
De Zerbi highlighted Marseille’s attack by claiming the club has scored more this season than in any campaign since 1970–71.
Football Italia reported that Marseille issued a statement backing their coach and setting expectations for journalistic ethics while reserving the right to act against accusations that harm the club’s image.