FADA!: A Season in Marseille

An inside account of Olympique de Marseille, where football, culture and conflict collide.In Marseille, football is never just football. It is identity, politics and expression, played out through a club that lives permanently on the edge of control.In Marseille: Football, Culture and Chaos, journalist George Boxall follows OM across two turbulent seasons, charting the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi and a campaign defined by instability, intensity and moments of brilliance. From dressing-room tensions to European nights and supporter unrest, this is a portrait of a club where every match feels like it matters more than it should.Drawing on first-hand reporting and a deep understanding of the city, Boxall places OM within its wider context – a Marseille shaped by history, migration and defiance – where football becomes a way of understanding the world around it.Inside the Roberto De Zerbi era at Olympique de MarseilleFirst-hand reporting from one of Europe’s most volatile clubsInsight into ultras culture and supporter identityA broader exploration of football’s role within a passionate and divided cityFor readers interested in European football culture, this is a close-up view of a club and a city that cannot be separated. Read more