What scandal led to Olympique Marseille losing their Ligue 1 title?
Doping scandal
Financial scandal
Match fixing scandal
Sponsorship scandal
Answer
The match fixing scandal that engulfed French football in the 1990s resulted in Olympique Marseille being stripped of their 1992-93 Ligue 1 title. The club's president, Bernard Tapie, was found to have bribed players from Valenciennes to ensure a victory in the final match of the season, securing the championship for Marseille. The scandal rocked French football and led to significant reforms in the way clubs are managed and regulated.
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