Marseille

Full Name: Olympique de Marseille
City: Marseille
Founded: 1899
Stadium: Stade Vélodrome (60,031)
Colors: Blue, White
Nicknames: OM, Les Olympiens, l'Équipe Phocéenne (The Phocean Team)
Rival: Paris Saint-Germain

Description:

The Marseille club motto is 'Droit au But' (Straight to Goal). The Marseille nickname l'équipe Phocéenne is a reference to Phocea, an ancient Greek city from which Marseille's founders hailed.

Stade Vélodrome:

The Stade Vélodrome is so named because it was initially the location of cycling races. The cycling track was later replaced by terraces. Previous stadiums - Huveaune.

League Titles:

• French League (1937, 48, 71, 72, 89, 90, 91, 92, 2010)

Cup Titles:

• Coupe de France (1924, 26, 27, 35, 38, 43, 69, 72, 76, 89, 2011)
• Coupe de la Ligue (2010)
• Trophée des Champions (1971 - shared, 2010, 11)

International Titles:

• Champions League (1993)

Links:

• Official Website: om.net