De Zerbi vows never to coach in France after Marseille exit

Roberto De Zerbi, the head coach of Marseille, announced he will not coach in France again after his team's 3-0 loss to Auxerre, citing dissatisfaction with the officiating in Ligue 1. His anger was particularly directed at referee Jérémy Stinat, who issued a controversial red card to defender Derek Cornelius during the match. De Zerbi expressed that the referee was not in an appropriate state of mind to officiate due to prior controversies, and he labeled the officiating as 'scandalous.' The tensions surrounding officiating escalated after Marseille filed a complaint about Stinat following a previous incident that led to the suspension of their sporting director. Marseille's president, Pablo Longoria, echoed De Zerbi's sentiments, claiming the league is 'corrupt' and 'rigged,' further amplifying the ongoing dissatisfaction with referee decisions. The club's struggles have now left them significantly behind the league leaders as they navigate a tumultuous season.