Football Daily Euro Leagues: Argy-bargy, brawls and bust-ups
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Aug 21, 2025 Join football experts Julien Laurens, James Horncastle, and Rafa Honigstein as they dive into the latest drama in European leagues. They discuss the feisty altercations at Marseille and assess Roberto De Zerbi's precarious position there. Gianluigi Donnarumma's uncertain fate at PSG raises eyebrows, while Ademola Lookman looks poised for a transfer from Atalanta. They also explore the new direction at RB Leipzig as the Bundesliga kicks off and plot out potential challengers to Napoli's Serie A crown. It's a lively chat full of insights and predictions!
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Marseille Dressing-Room Bust-Up
- Marseille players Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe had a dressing-room fight after the opening-week defeat and were told they had no future at the club.
- Julien Laurens says the incident was likely overplayed by Marseille and partly used to justify selling Rabiot rather than losing him on a free.
Financial Motive Behind The Fallout
- Marseille may have used the bust-up as a lever to avoid losing Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer next year.
- Julien Laurens suggests the club likely wanted to recoup a transfer fee rather than let his contract run out.
De Zerbi's Personality Shapes Perception
- Roberto De Zerbi has a history of high-temper, confrontational management causing dressing-room rows.
- The panel say his personality can raise concerns for clubs despite his innovative football record.