Olympique de Marseille‘s narrow 1-0 victory over Auxerre on November 2, 2025, was overshadowed by the conduct of manager Roberto De zerbi, who reportedly directed insults toward the home crowd during the Ligue 1 match. The incident, witnessed at the end of a closely contested game, raises questions about the Italian coach’s composure and could lead to disciplinary action from league officials.
De Zerbi’s outburst occurred following a frustrating match for Marseille, a team still searching for consistent form under its new manager. While Angel Gomes‘s goal in the 30th minute secured a crucial win – ending a two-loss,one-draw skid and propelling Marseille to second place in the league standings – the performance was described as lackluster. The coach’s visible agitation throughout the match culminated in the verbal exchange wiht Auxerre supporters, as reported by Provence.
Attempting to downplay the situation after the final whistle, De Zerbi used humor, stating, “Luckily we won, or else you would have shot me,” and sarcastically referred to the match as “a match against Real Madrid.” The league is expected to review video footage and reports from match officials to determine whether further action is warranted. This incident adds another layer of scrutiny to De Zerbi’s tenure at Marseille, as he attempts to instill a winning identity and consistent performance within the team.
