Le Classique

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Lore & Background

Olympique de Marseille was founded as an omnisport club in 1892 by René Dufaure de Montmirail. Known as Football Club de Marseille in the first seven years, the club adopted the name Olympique de Marseille in 1899. At first, rugby union was the most important team sport of the club. It was only in 1902 that football began to be played by Olympique de Marseille. The club won its first major title, the Coupe de France, in 1924. Marseille's rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain is described as long-standing, and the match between them is called Le Classique. No further details about the history or development of this specific rivalry are provided in the source.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide any specific narrative or anecdote about a particular match or moment in Le Classique.

Reader's Guide

The source does not provide a guide to the rivalry, including its origins, biggest clashes, or what makes it fierce. It only states that Marseille has a long-standing rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain and that they contest Le Classique.

Did You Know?

• Olympique de Marseille was founded as an omnisport club in 1892 by René Dufaure de Montmirail.
• The club adopted the name Olympique de Marseille in 1899.
• Rugby union was initially the most important team sport at Olympique de Marseille.
• Football only began to be played by Olympique de Marseille in 1902.
• Marseille won its first major title, the Coupe de France, in 1924.