Zinedine Zidane Hosts Olympique Marseille at Z5 Complex Following Ligue 1 Wins

G. E (Elbotola)

16 March 2026at22:00

Olympique Marseille players and their coach, Habib Beye, made a special visit to French legend Zinedine Zidane at his private padel sports complex last Monday. This visit served as a reward for the team members after their success in achieving three consecutive victories in the French football league, an accomplishment that allowed the club to secure third place, two points ahead of their direct pursuers, Olympique Lyon, in the battle for European qualification spots.

Team members and coaching staff participated in a recreational sports session alongside Zidane, as part of an initiative aimed at fostering cohesion and harmony among the group away from the pressures of official matches. The official Olympique Marseille account expressed its gratitude for the hospitality in a statement, saying: "Thank you to Z5 Padel complex and Mr. Zinedine Zidane for their wonderful reception." The club further added in another post, describing the event as "an afternoon of padel with the most famous Marseillais on the planet."

This recreational trip follows the important 1-0 victory the club secured against Auxerre last Friday, a win that further solidified the team's positive run of results in the French league. Olympique Marseille is expected to prepare for an anticipated away match against Monaco after the international break, before returning home to host Lille on Sunday, as they aim to continue accumulating points and maintain their advanced position in the league standings.

Q&A

What special event did Olympique Marseille players attend recently?

Olympique Marseille players and coach Habib Beye visited Zinedine Zidane's private padel complex. This special trip served as a reward for their recent success in the French football league, fostering team cohesion and harmony away from match pressures.

Why did Olympique Marseille visit Zinedine Zidane's Z5 complex?

Olympique Marseille visited Zinedine Zidane's Z5 complex as a reward for achieving three consecutive victories in the French league. This accomplishment secured them third place, two points ahead of a direct rival, in the battle for European qualification spots.

What are Olympique Marseille's next steps after their visit to Z5 Padel?

After their visit, Olympique Marseille will prepare for an anticipated away match against Monaco following the international break. They then return home to host Lille, aiming to continue accumulating points and maintain their advanced position in the league standings.