Several high-profile figures in French football, including Frank McCourt, Pablo Longoria, Roberto De Zerbi, and Medhi Benatia, are facing criticism from former Marseille players Jérôme Rothen and Jean-Michel Larqué for the club's poor performance this season. Marseille is currently experiencing a severe crisis, both on and off the pitch. Fans have shown their frustration by targeting McCourt, the club's owner, with banners and chants during a recent 1-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Vélodrome. The season has started poorly, with the club already facing relegation threats and internal turmoil. In an interview with RMC, Rothen expressed regret over decisions made by McCourt, stating that he was "really foolish... to remain polite" and had been "foolish to hand over the keys of his club to people who destroyed it." He criticized Longoria, the former president of Marseille, for being silent and suggested that he might have benefited from "grace" despite being responsible for the club's current state. Rothen also accused De Zerbi, the head coach, and Benatia, the sporting director, of being "responsible for this disaster" and of making "catastrophic" decisions that have led to the club's decline. Marseille has struggled in Ligue 1, having been relegated after just five matches and suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Besiktas in the Europa League. The club has also faced economic difficulties, with no new signings during the summer transfer window but fourteen players leaving the team. Despite changes in the club's leadership, including the arrival of president Stéphane Richard, sports director Grégory Lorenzi, and coach Bruno Genesio, the situation has not improved. The club's performance and management have come under increasing scrutiny from fans and former players alike. Rothen argued that McCourt will not be able to easily fix the situation, stating that "whether it is McCourt or someone else, in any case it would have been the same." He urged fans to stop blaming McCourt and instead focus on those responsible for the current crisis. Jean-Michel Larqué, also speaking on RMC, criticized McCourt for not addressing the "hole" in Marseille before it became too large. He pointed out that the main people responsible for the club's decline are those who signed the checks and made the recruitments. Larqué expressed shock at the "grace" that Longoria benefits from, stating that he is "the main responsible person" and remains in his position. He urged fans to be patient and "bend your back" while understanding their anger.