The Olympique de Marseille (OM) was honored at the 13th edition of the Trophées Sport & Management for its inclusive football project, even though the team hasn’t won any major sporting titles since the 2012 Coupe de la Ligue. Despite facing internal difficulties during the 2025–2026 season, the club has been focusing on a more cost-effective strategy, selling players in the summer transfer window and bringing in only Bruno Genesio as the new coach without adding other new players to the squad.
The award, called the Sport Health Trophy, was given to OM for its OM Foot Amputés project, which began in January 2025. This initiative allows athletes who have undergone amputation to wear the club's jersey and play professional football. The club describes the project as an effort to promote inclusivity and demonstrate that football in Marseille knows no limits. It is supported by Romain Alessandrini, a former professional footballer.
At the same ceremony, Paris FC was given the "Actors of Professional Sport" trophy for creating the VINCI Mixed Cup, a European mixed-gender competition for under-15 players. This event aims to encourage equal opportunities in youth sports by bringing together boys and girls to compete together.
The awards highlight efforts by football clubs to use their influence for social impact, promoting inclusivity and equality in sports. While traditional success on the field remains a key goal for most teams, these initiatives show that football can also be a platform for broader societal change.
Marseille Recognized for Inclusive Football Project at Sports Awards
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