"I am leaving with the feeling that I have done my utmost on a professional level, but with regret that I have not been able to calm the environment around the team. Despite recent setbacks and some cruel sporting scenarios, the project is moving forward. But I cannot ignore the current climate. I feel a growing dissatisfaction, a rift that I deeply regret. In Marseille, results are the only judge."
"Despite recent setbacks and some cruel sporting scenarios, the project is moving forward."
Medhi Benatia left his role as Marseille sporting director, expressing regret over an inability to calm the environment around the team and citing a growing rift. Roberto de Zerbi departed by mutual consent days earlier after a 5-0 loss to Paris St-Germain and a Champions League exit following a 3-0 defeat at Club Brugge. Marseille sit fourth in Ligue 1 under interim coach Jacques Abardonado. Supporter unrest accompanied a 2-2 draw with Strasbourg, with fans boycotting the opening 15 minutes and whistling the team. Benatia emphasized that results are the primary measure in Marseille.
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