Last updated on .From the section European FootballMarcelino was unbeaten in his first five league gamesMarseille manager Marcelino has quit after just three months in charge. The Spaniard only took over in June but leaves after supporters reportedly threatened the French side's hierarchy during a meeting between fans' groups and club staff on Monday. A club spokesman called it a "deplorable situation" on the eve of their Europa League clash with Ajax. Marseille sit in third place in Ligue 1 and are unbeaten in their opening five league games, winning two and drawing three. They were though unexpectedly knocked out in the third qualifying round of the Uefa Champions League by Greek club Panathinaikos.

Source: BBC September 21, 2023 08:13 UTC