OM would equal a sad 62-year-old record, according to Le Figaro

According to Le Figaro and RMC Sport, Marseille's defeat on Thursday in the Europa League would be a first in 62 years for the club coached by Bruno Genesio.

Bruno Génésio, joueur de football

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Olympique de Marseille would have equalled or beaten a sad record dating back 62 years. According to Le Figaro, by losing on Thursday in the Europa League, Bruno Genesio's team achieved a feat unseen in six decades.

RMC Sport also mentions "a sad first in 62 years" for the Marseille club, without providing further details on the score or the opponent.

Both media agree on the age of the record, but no additional details are given in the headlines.

Sources

  1. Le FigaroLigue europa : en s’inclinant jeudi, l’OM de Bruno Genesio bat un triste record datant de 62 ans (new window)lefigaro.fr
  2. RMC SportUne triste première en 62 ans pour l'OM de Bruno Genesio (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com