Things have turned sour at Stade Velodrome, with open warfare between the fans and the board — and there were some remarkable scenes during Friday's match with Rennes.
Even after more than 20 years, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger holds no love for Olympique de Marseille.
During his tenure as Monaco boss, which ended in 1994, the side from along the coast was his greatest rival. That erstwhile owner Bernard Tapie operated in a manner that scarcely appealed to Wenger’s inherent sense of fair play only increased his animosity toward the Stade Velodrome club.
Yet Wenger may look to France’s south and feel some sympathy for current coach Michel.