Olympique de Marseille’s return to first-team training was not understated. An impressive 20,000 people, including 12,000 children were present at the Vélodrome on Friday to welcome the players back after the winter break.
Since a draw against Montpellier HSC on 20th December, Marseille, like all other Ligue 1 sides, have been on a winter break. However, the squad’s return to first-team training was held at the Vélodrome and in front of a substantial crowd. Children could sign up for free for the event, which fits in with a wider desire for the club to make their stars more accessible, especially to young fans.
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