Olympique de Marseille ends collaboration with Bob Tahri

The Olympique de Marseille (OM) has ended its partnership with Bob Tahri, a former athlete and sports coordinator, after an internal investigation into claims of moral harassment. The club confirmed the decision through L'Equipe, stating that Tahri left quietly in recent days.

Tahri's role and hiring

Tahri was hired in the winter of 2024 by Medhi Benatia, who believed he would be a valuable administrator for players and their families. Over time, Tahri rose in influence within the club, taking on the role of sports coordinator and becoming more involved in team operations.

Tahri's influence and methods

Tahri became a liaison between the reserve team and the professional squad, but his management style was described as rigid. This approach reportedly led to discontent among players in the professional dressing room, creating internal tensions.

Investigation and complaints

The situation escalated to the point of prompting an internal investigation after multiple employees filed complaints. The investigation ultimately led to the decision to end Tahri's collaboration with the club.

Tahri's gradual sidelining

Since this summer, Tahri had been increasingly removed from the first team's activities, though he officially maintained his positions until the recent decision to terminate the partnership.