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Olympique de Marseille Names Corinne Diacre Head Coach of Women’s Team

The club turns to the former France coach to bring experience and structure to a project rebuilding in the top flight.

Corinne Diacre lors d'un match amical de l'équipe de France féminine face à l'Uruguay le 18 février 2023. Evincée quelques jours plus tard de son poste de sélectionneuse des Bleues, elle est devenue entraîneure de la section féminine de l'OM

Overview

  • OM announced Diacre’s appointment on Monday, with a presentation scheduled for Wednesday, October 8 at 14:00 at the Orange Vélodrome.
  • French media report she has signed a two-season contract.
  • Marseille’s women were recently promoted to the Arkema Première Ligue and rebounded from three opening losses with a 4-0 win at Saint‑Étienne to move up to ninth place.
  • The hire follows the suspension and subsequent dismissal of Frédéric Gonçalves after an August 20 altercation, with assistant Dalin Anrifani handling interim duties.
  • Diacre previously led France’s women from 2017 to 2023 and became the first woman to coach a French professional men’s side at Clermont Foot, and she is currently in Chile on a FIFA observer assignment.